[BobL]

“The CDC that counsels healthy people not wear safety masks?”

Now that’s a CHEAP SHOT. The CDC tells healthy people to not wear masks because they are not effective against picking up the virus.

...of course once the supply of masks is sufficient, then they’ll find ‘new research’ and DEMAND everyone wear one when in public.

[PA Engineer]

I think the masks are of value for mitigation.

From the beginning, I have called for N99 or 100. N95 will help mitigate exposure if properly worn. Of course eye protection and gloves are better.

Baby steps.

[LilFarmer]

SANTA ANA, Calif. (KABC) — Two people in Orange County have tested positive for the novel coronavirus and county health officials on Tuesday warned the public to expect more cases.

The two people, a man in his 60s and a woman in her 30s, had recently traveled to countries that have widespread reports of COVID-19, officials said.

The diagnoses were described as “presumptive positive,” with testing samples being sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for final confirmation

https://abc7.com/health/2-coronavirus-cases-reported-in-orange-county/5983248/