Wearing a face mask is patriotic
It's the best way to look out for your country right now. (Unsplash/)Follow all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage here, including tips on cleaning groceries, ways to tell if your symptoms are just allergies, and a tutorial on making your own mask.United States President Donald Trump tweeted this week that wearing face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is “patriotic,” and Popular Science has to agree. The Oxford English Dictionary defines the word patriotic as, “having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one’s country.” With cases of COVID-19 surging in many US states, wearing a protective face covering is indeed a simple and effective way to help protect your country from sickness, death, and further economic upheaval. Here are the facts:When it comes to COVID-19, the United States is in bad shapeThe United States has now seen more than 3.85 million cases of COVID-19 since the virus emerged...