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John Lowe, PhD, assistance vice chancellor for health security, takes on serious questions about masks.
"We're in a state of uncontrolled community transmission in Omaha."
Why should I wear a mask?
How do the different types of masks work?
Why should I wear a mask if I don't want to? Isn't the person wearing one already protected?
Why is mask-wearing such a divisive issue?
Is there any health reason you shouldn't wear a mask?
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