Erica Riddle
- Jul 15, 2020
- 1 min read

"Why do I have to wear a face covering during my massage?"

Below are some articles that explain the science of how viral transmission works, how masks work, and why they must be worn for the duration of your service. Thank you for understanding that this is both a legal requirement as well as personal/ professional requirement and no exceptions will be made.

CDC - Evidence for Effectiveness of Cloth Face Coverings

Mayo Clinic - COVID-19: How much protection do face masks offer?

UCSF - Still Confused About Masks? Here’s the Science Behind How Face Masks Prevent Coronavirus

Science Daily - Face masks critical in preventing spread of COVID-19

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"Why do I have to wear a face covering during my massage?"

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