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Would Churchill have worn a face mask?

24 April 2020

11:00 PM

24 April 2020

11:00 PM

The problem with face masks is cutting an opening of the right size to accommodate a cigarette, without the hole compromising the safety of the mask itself. A tiresome procedure, especially for someone like me who is not terribly dexterous. I assume that very soon we will all be enjoined to wear face masks everywhere we go.

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