Canada's chief public health officer now says that wearing a non-medical mask can help stop the spread of COVID-19. The recommendation represents an about-face for the public health officer — who until now has resisted the idea of non-health care professionals wearing masks. "Wearing a non-medical mask is an additional measure that you can take to protect others around you," Tam said — while warning that a non-medical mask doesn't necessarily protect the person wearing it. 3:30The Public Health Agency of Canada warned in a note on its website Monday that wearing a mask alone will not stop COVID-19. "It is important to understand that non-medical masks have limitations and need to be used safely.

Source: CBC News April 06, 2020 16:50 UTC