As the omicron variant tears through Southern California, the CDC is updating its guidance telling Americans cloth masks provide 'the least protection,' while surgical masks, N95s, and KN95s can offer more.
telling Americans that cloth masks provide"the least protection," while surgical masks, N95s, and KN95s, can offer more.
Added protection is a top concern as the Los Angeles Unified School District struggles with absences. Officials say that nearly a third of students missed school after the winter break. A rapid rise in cases in the Culver City Unified School District prompted school closures next week to give students and staff time to"recoup and recover."
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