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EC: Is Wearing a Mask Important to Reducing Covid-19 Rates. Worth 2 points
This summer an article was published in “Patient Care” on June 26, 2020 called “Still Confused About Masks? Here’s the Science Behind How Face Masks Prevent Coronavirus”
By Nina Bai. Please read it. https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/06/417906/still-confused-about-masks-heres-science-behind-how-face-masks-prevent (Links to an external site.)
In the fall term (August 7, 2020) there was an article by Elizabeth Chuck in “NBC News” called “Extra credit for masks? With no mandates at their schools, teachers urge students to wear them”. read it. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/extra-credit-masks-no-mandates-their-schools-teachers-urge-students-n1235920 (Links to an external site.)
The issue of wearing face coverings in public comes up frequently these days. Some believe that wearing a facial mask in public spaces will decrease our risk of transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19. Others believe that urging people to wear face mask in public in public violates their constitutional rights. Some even believe that the COVID-10 is a “scamdemic”) or a hoax. write a 400 word essay using scientific evidence (Research Citations: at least 3 in APA format) on the Pro and Anti Mask issue. Should teachers give students extra credit to wear a mask or should it be school policy to have students wear masks around faculty.
Remember to cite your view with scientific evidence. BTW, wearing mask during a pandemic is not a new concept. Here are some photos from the 1918 Spanicgosh flu pandemic and masks. https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/photos-from-the-1918-spanish-flu-pandemic/?ftag=ACQ449302a&vndid=6163130307233&fbclid=IwAR3X888xK874nYurcZMsDJukbkBUPkRhrllSxD9iPUHSTKub-TuvtLmk3nU