NEW YORK/PALO ALTO, U.S. -- The Trump administration reversed its position on face masks Friday and made clear that it now recommends the use of cloth face coverings to stem the spread of COVID-19.

U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the daily coronavirus task force briefing at the White House on April 3. © Reuters
NEW YORK/PALO ALTO, U.S. -- The Trump administration reversed its position on face masks Friday and made clear that it now recommends the use of cloth face coverings to stem the spread of COVID-19.