Sorry to shout in the title, but this is really important to know.
I’m going to keep this short and not rant here about something which really bugs me – people who think they can go out to the store and other indoor areas WITHOUT WEARING A MASK (aka “cloth face covering”)

A new study, with accompanying video and simulation website, shows why this is SO IMPORTANT and what doing this could accomplish.
If 80% of Americans Wore Masks, COVID-19 Would Plummet, Study Says
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/05/masks-covid-19-infections-would-plummet-new-study-says
Here’s the somewhat wonky video which explains this research:
And here’s the model they show in the video. You can play around with the parameters and see the effects.
This video is about a month old now, but still very helpful:
There’s many ways to make your own “cloth face covering.” There’s also more and more great (and even fun) ones that you can purchase.
Regardless of which kind you wear – please, please, please wear one when in a close public space.
And please encourage everyone you know to wear one too.

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