Should we consider wearing masks to combat other illnesses?

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As case numbers continue to shoot up this week, the CDC released more messaging supporting the need for universal mask wearing to combat COVID-19, stating that masks protect the wearer and those around them. While frustrating to wear, masks have proven to be an essential intervention to limit the spread of coronavirus, reducing the likelihood of transmission by over 80%. So while…