Editor:
Donald Trump recently announced that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issed mask wearing guidelines. After stressing several times that this guideline is voluntary, Trump then added, “I Don’t think I am going to be dong It.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984 and a member of the Coronovirus Task Force has recommended that Americans wear face masks while in public. (These are not to be the N95 masks used by medical personnel and first responders that are in critically short supply). Growing evidence suggests that even homemade masks provide some protection against passing the COVID-19 virus. While homemade masks are not 100% effective, they may limit transference.
President Trump had an opportunity to set an example and to limit the spread of the virus. Instead, Trump faltered. What was his thinking behind announcing the guideline and them making such an irresponsible and unnecessary statement? Many people will conclude that if the President of the United States is going to ignore the CDC guidelines, they may as well too. This may have tragic consequences.
We now know that some people in the early stages of the disease may show no symptoms. It is possible to feel fine but still pass the virus on to others. Even if Trump os not going to do it, let us at least make the effort to be safe for ourselves and others. We must and we will get through this together.
Finally, a note to first responders, medical personnel and those who continue to provide essential services. You are out heroes. You have chosen to put yourselves in harms way for us and we think you and honor you.
Dan Yoder
El Dorado Springs
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