1
As of January 2021, more than 1 in every 1000 US residents had died of COVID-19 (CDC, 2021).

2
 In addition to the stunning mortality rate were other health and psychological health morbidities [1, 2], increased death by suicide [3], and economic tolls [4].

3
 As a result, public health experts encouraged people to employ a variety of safety measures, including wearing a mask that covers their mouth and nose [5].

4
 Indeed, researchers have shown that protective face coverings can reduce the spread of COVID-19 [6, 7].

5
 These benefits accrue even with minimally effective face coverings [8], and they are especially effective when coupled with other preventative behaviors, such as distancing from others [9].