Screen-Shot-2024-01-26-at-2.52.13-PM By Stephanie Farmer Published January 27, 2024 Full size is 1174 × 1242 pixels
![screenshot of the full tweet with text that reads: "In one year, New York City's messaging went from "you do you" to "mask up with an N95." This didn't happen by chance. Advocates & groups like @COVIDAdvocacyNY organized to take down the MTA signs & attended every NYC hearing on COVID to push for better messaging. Advocacy works!" two photos of MTA advertising side by side. The photo on the left is a Yellow MTA sign with people wearing masks, wearing masks incorrectly, or wearing no mask at all. Text reads: Masks are encouraged, but optional. Under someone wearing a mask incorrectly, text reads: You do you. On the right is from @nycHealthy Flu, COVID-19 and RSV are all currently spreading in NYC. Wearing a mask in public indoor spaces and crowded places can help protect you and also protect others if you’re sick. High-quality masks, such as N95s, KN95s and KF94s provide the best protection [picture of snowman wearing an N95 mask with text saying "mask up"]](https://i0.wp.com/disabilitycovidchronicles.nyu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screen-Shot-2024-01-26-at-2.52.13-PM.png?fit=800%2C800&ssl=1)
