WASHINGTON, D.C.– The United States’ leading doctor has one simple demand: Stop buying face masks
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams’ message, published to Twitter on Saturday, Feb. 29, was a reaction to face mask lacks as people stockpiled due to coronavirus concerns
” Seriously people,” he began, and though it’s a tweet, you can almost hear the exasperation in his plea: “STOP BUYING MASKS!”
” They are NOT effective in avoiding general public from catching #Coronavirus, but if healthcare providers can’t get them to care for sick patients, it puts them and our communities at risk!” he continued.
Seriously people- STOP BUYING MASKS!
They are NOT effective in preventing general public from capturing #Coronavirus, but if healthcare providers can’t get them to look after sick patients, it puts them and our neighborhoods at threat!
https://t.co/UxZRwxxKL9— U.S. Cosmetic Surgeon General (@Surgeon_General) February 29, 2020
Cleaning your hands, staying home when sick, and other “everyday preventive actions” are the very best defenses, Adams said. He prompted people to get an influenza shot, as fewer influenza patients implies more resources to combat the coronavirus.
The tweet came during a mask boom. Wit