Uncovering the History of Medical Face Masks In the Time of COVID-19

Much attention has been given to the role of the surgical mask in helping control the COVID-19 pandemic. The concept of universal masking has been debated at length since the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Health Organization recommends that every person should wear a mask. The New York Times has published several articles regarding surgical face mask usage in the general population. Although masks have become a symbol of our times, they have been around for many years. It is