This chapter delves into the controversy surrounding the effectiveness of masks during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, examining the shifting recommendations from surgical masks to cloth masks. It discusses the motivations behind the evolving guidance, the role of economics in mask production, and the challenges faced in balancing public health measures with uncertainties. The conversation also explores the impact of mask-wearing behaviors, school closures, and the long-lasting negative effects of pandemic-related decisions on marginalized communities.

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