Xiaomei Chen
Vanity Fair: If 80% of Americans Wore Masks, COVID-19 Infections Would Plummet, New Study Says
There’s compelling evidence that Japan, Hong Kong, and other East Asian locales are doing it right and we should really, truly mask up—fast.
It sounds too good to be true. But a compelling new study and computer model provide fresh evidence for a simple solution to help us emerge from this nightmarish lockdown. The formula? Always social distance in public and, most importantly, wear a mask.
If you’re wondering whether to wear or not to wear, consider this. The day before yesterday, 21 people died of COVID-19 in Japan. In the United States, 2,129 died. Comparing overall death rates for the two countries offers an even starker point of comparison with total U.S. deaths now at a staggering 76,032 and Japan’s fatalities at 577. Japan’s population is about 38% of the U.S., but even adjusting for population, the Japanese death rate is a mere 2% of America’s.
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WNU Editor: When I first visited the Far East (early 1980s), no one was wearing a mask. Today, almost everyone is wearing a mask. The culture has changed, and the reason why is because everyone in the Far East knows that it makes a difference. The same is now happening in Europe and North America. I never wore a mask until this past March. And I am not alone. I would say about a third of the people that I meet outside are now wearing a mask, and this number is increasing. As to why do I wear a mask .... it is all about minimizing the risk of getting sick, and to minimize the chances of getting my loved ones sick.
