America Was Late to the N95 Mask Party

Google search trends show some countries — Australia, France, South Korea — were ahead of the curve.

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The N95 face mask has become a defining icon of the Covid-19 era, highlighting our reliance on both lo-fi personal protective equipment and high-tech virology.

To date, the official advice concerning non-medical use of face masks has been somewhat confusing.