San Francisco Mayor London Breed has declared a state of emergency for the city.
The decision was announced during a press conference at City Hall on Tuesday, February 25th, 2020.
In order to take precaution, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says shaving off your facial hair will lessen your chances of contracting the coronavirus. The problem isn't within the hair itself; it's that the hair prevents respirator masks from forming a tight seal, which allows the virus to creep in.
They have even provided a guide to illustrate the 13 facial hairstyles that are safe and the 18 that are NOT.
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