Masks and Respiratory Viruses Prevention | Respiratory Illnesses | CDC
Aug 18, 2025 · Wearing a mask can help lower the risk of respiratory virus transmission. When worn by a person with an infection, masks reduce the spread of the virus to others.
How to Protect Yourself and Others | COVID-19 | CDC
Mar 10, 2025 · CDC’s Respiratory Virus Guidance provides strategies you can use to help protect yourself and others from health risks caused by COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses.
CDC updates and simplifies respiratory virus recommendations
Mar 1, 2024 · CDC released today updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19.
Understanding the CDC’s Updated COVID Isolation Guidance
Mar 5, 2024 · The CDC has simplified its recommendations for how long to stay home and isolate after testing positive or experiencing symptoms to be consistent across COVID-19, influenza, …
CDC shortens 5-day COVID isolation, updates guidance on masks …
Mar 4, 2024 · When should I wear a mask? For people who are sick with COVID-19 or another respiratory virus, the CDC will suggest masking as part of five additional days of ramped-up …
What Are the Current COVID-19 Guidelines? - Cleveland Clinic …
Oct 3, 2025 · More people have developed immunity against severe COVID-19 infection, and the guidelines reflect that reality. Here are some highlights.
CDC’s 2025 COVID-19 Isolation Guidelines: What You Need to …
Jan 17, 2025 · These guidelines aim to reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2 while allowing for more flexibility in daily activities. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the CDC’s latest recommendations.
New masking guidelines in effect as of Dec. 1
12/17/2025 Due to the expected increase in hospitalizations, ICU admissions, and mortality across the health system related to respiratory illnesses during this respiratory virus season, …
Jun 29, 2021 · If you are not fully vaccinated and aged 2 or older, you should wear a mask in indoor public places. In general, you do not need to wear a mask in outdoor settings. In areas …
Use and Care of Masks | CDC
May 11, 2023 · Masks can help protect you and others from COVID-19. Learn more about different types of masks and respirators and how to get the best fit.