The White House needs a message correction quick. Telling people they dont need masks when private operations are starting to require masks is a ‘This is Bad’ moment. Lol.
Is the CDC saying that to avoid people hoarding n95 mask?
My daughter suggested this is a cosmetic move, intended to reassure people more than protect them. Especially at this point in time, people don't want to be around people with obvious cold/flu-like symptoms. What should have been more common before -- e.g., stay home when you're sick -- has become more of a priority.