masks are key. what impact, though, do you see this having at this point in the pandemic? well, i think it s a good thing. i wish it had happened earlier. i think it sends a message to people in general that masks are one of the fundamental tools to help us get out of this. it also sends a message that a better mask, ie, a less permeable mask, a denser mask is better than a cloth mask that s going to let things through. the message to me is, if you can wear a very strong mask, then you should. if it s comfortable enough and you can keep it on, it s absolutely going to be essential and it will protect you. remember, we don t want perfect to be the enemy of the good. the best mask you wear is the one that you wear. we really want people to use these masks, and to the extent they can, use the n95s. it really should help us. great point. the american academy of pediatrics is reporting that