World Health Organization finally recommends wearing masks in public places

The WHO has updated its guidance on mask-wearing to curb COVID-19 spread. Masks are now recommended in public settings, crowded places, and enclosed environments like schools and places of worship. Infected individuals and their caregivers should wear medical masks to conserve resources for healthcare workers. The general public is advised to use fabric masks with three layers. Recent studies indicate masks can block infectious droplets, although earlier WHO guidance was less certain about mask use for healthy individuals.

What does the WHO recommend regarding mask-wearing in public settings?

In what types of conditions does the WHO suggest wearing masks?

What are the recommended layers for a fabric mask according to the WHO?

What evidence did the WHO present regarding the effectiveness of masks?

What was the previous stance of the WHO on healthy individuals wearing masks?