Debate rages over wearing masks in public

TULSA — Heading into a holiday weekend, health officials and elected leaders around the country continue to urge people to respect social distancing guidelines.

In many cases, that may mean wearing a mask, for example when patronizing a salon or going to a grocery store.

Some people refuse, and a lot of conflicting information on social media posts has muddied the waters.

For guidance, here are the relevant sources:

As for rumors that the U.S. Surgeon General recommends against wearing masks, here's a video he did for the CDC April 3rd of 2020: