Three Central Pennsylvania Doctors weigh in on mask wearing effectiveness against COVID-19

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Face masks are now required to be worn outside when social distancing is not possible. These guidelines expand the original order issued in April requiring all Pennsylvanians to wear a mask inside businesses.

Since COVID-19 emerged in the United States this year, there’s been conflicting information about if wearing a face mask is effective.

“We’ve come to the realization that masks are important,” said Dr. Timothy Craig, an allergy and immunology specialist at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. “So, unfortunately scientists led to that confusion. I think it’s pretty clear now face masks give you protection, not as much as we would like, but it definitely protect other people around you.”

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