Commenter:
Nancy MacConnachie, Ph.D., Nancy MacConnachie, Ph.D., Inc.
Transmission through droplets is significantly reduce when we use masks
"Our analysis reveals that the difference with and without mandated face covering represents the determinant in shaping the trends of the pandemic. This protective measure significantly reduces the number of infections. Other mitigation measures, such as social distancing implemented in the United States, are insufficient by themselves in protecting the public. Our work also highlights the necessity that sound science is essential in decision-making for the current and future public health pandemics."