Health
Masks have stopped disease spread for centuries. Here’s why they may catch on in the U.S. – The Washington Post
Many health experts say they hope people will continue to wear masks after the coronavirus pandemic, at least in certain situations. Here’s why.

The rapid spread of covid-19 in the United States began in early 2020. A lot has changed in our day-to-day lives since then, including the use of face masks. (Allie Caren/The Washington Post)
Weve had practically a nonexistent flu season this year merely because people were doing the kinds of public-health things that were directed predominantly against covid-19, Anthony S. Fauci, the nations leading infectious-diseases expert, said recently on NBCs Meet the Press.
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