Expert: Now's The Time To Ditch Your Cloth And Surgical Masks For Respirators

CBS Minnesota

January 6, 2022

Across Minnesota, the COVID-19 testing positivity rate jumped above 13% Wednesday — the worst in more than a year. And the New York Times says the state has seen a 70% spike in cases over the last two weeks.

That’s why the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul re-instated indoor mask mandates starting Thursday at 5 p.m. The rule applies to businesses like stores and restaurants. Fans attending this weekend’s Wild and Vikings games will also need to wear masks.

By now, you’ve probably tried a handful of different masks, but it might be time to shop around. Experts say the reason cloth masks don’t cut it anymore is because the Omicron variant is so contagious.

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