On April 3, 2020, political appointees at the CDC announced that face masks are neutral to the wearer and beneficial for those around the wearer. For the good of others they must be worn, we were told. All people needed to wear a mask we were told, just long enough to flatten the curve, so hospitals were not suddenly overwhelmed, we were told. That is what the political appointees at the CDC had to say on April 3, 2020, and for some time into the future.

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