The FDA Provides Additional Resources on Face Masks

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has created a new web page to provide extensive information on face masks. The new page provides the following:

• The basics on face masks, surgical masks, and respirators
• How to use face masks, surgical masks, and respirators
• Information on shortages of face masks, surgical masks, and respirators during COVID-19
• Emergency Use Authorizations for face masks, surgical masks, and respirators
• Details on the manufacturing and importing of face masks, surgical masks, and respirators during COVID-19
• Instructions on purchasing or donating face masks, surgical masks, and respirators during COVID-19
• How to report shortages or problems with face masks, surgical masks, or respirators

As the global pandemic rages on, many states are implementing or strengthening mask mandates. With mask wearing now carrying political implications, compliance with such mandates varies widely from state to state.

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