Mask Guidance and the “Tripledemic”. COVID-19, the flu, and RSV are surging in many parts of the country in what health experts and news media are calling a “tripledemic” of respiratory illnesses. With cases and hospitalizations on the rise, some public health authorities are revisiting indoor mask guidance

The CDC continues to recommend that people wear masks indoors in areas with a high COVID-19 Community Level. But regardless of Community Level, anyone can wear a mask as an additional precaution to protect themselves and their families from respiratory infections during the holiday season. Use our new Answers to Tough Questions on the "tripledemic", Talking Points and Answers to Tough Questions on overall mask guidance and the CDC Community Level, and our “What Mask Should I Wear?” graphic to promote use of the most effective kinds of masks this winter.