To Mask or Not to Mask?

Masking to prevent COVID infections has diminished drastically, even in healthcare settings, and there are already examples of its negative effects. Across-the-board abandonment of masking is premature: It is effective, inexpensive, not terribly inconvenient, and applicable to preventing airborne and droplet-spread infections in addition to COVID. Most important, it is in the best interest of staff, patients, and public health.