Forbes - Mask Push back

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A total of 5 million Covid-19 cases have been reported globally, but some people still are choosing not to wear masks. Though the science of masks has been a bit confusing, experts widely agree that wearing masks in public can help stop the spread of coronavirus. Politicians in particular have been getting increased pushback for bare faces. On Wednesday, a GOP lawmaker was removed from an Illinois House session for refusing to wear a mask. And today, President Trump received criticism for not wearing a mask when he visited a Ford facility in Michigan. Will public perception be enough to convince these politicians to mask up?

Business

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Science & Health

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On the Upside

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