Mask mandates and restaurant restrictions tied to fewer Covid-19 illnesses and deaths, CDC study says

Mask mandates and restaurant restrictions tied to fewer Covid-19 illnesses and deaths, CDC study says – CNN

Original study: Association of State-Issued Mask Mandates and Allowing On-Premises Restaurant Dining with County-Level COVID-19 Case and Death Growth Rates — United States, March 1–December 31, 2020 – CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

Commentary on Twitter

A new @CDCMMWR finds that state-issued mask requirements are associated with the slowing of #COVID19 cases and deaths. Wearing a well-fitting mask consistently and correctly is one of the best ways we can protect ourselves and each other. Learn more: https://t.co/8YtmIMPMY0. pic.twitter.com/BLb56SGb2g

— CDC (@CDCgov) March 5, 2021