The US CDC = Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has acknowledged that the spread of the new coronavirus has become more serious in the populous areas of the eastern and midwestern regions, and that wearing masks has reached the recommended level.
According to the CDC, the average weekly number of people infected with the new coronavirus reported in the United States per day is increasing to about 99,000 as of the 17th, and the virus is not tested and reported at home. Including cases, it is estimated that more people are infected.
CDC Director Warrensky said at a press conference on the 18th that the spread of infection was particularly serious in the populous areas of the eastern and Midwestern United States. I live in an area that is said to be. I am requesting that these areas be encouraged to take measures against infection, including wearing a mask indoors. " He showed the recognition that he had reached the standard.
In the United States, the obligation to wear masks indoors is now abolished in all states.
In New York City, where the level of infection spread is "high" by the CDC standard, the health authorities issued a notice on the 16th that "a mask should be worn indoors" due to the spread of the infection, but the mayor has made it mandatory. Shows a cautious attitude.
If the infection spreads further in the future, attention is focused on whether states and large cities in the United States will reintroduce the obligation to wear masks.