People wearing masks walk near the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Thursday, the same day that the government made masks mandatory in all the city's public outdoor spaces. Mehdi Taamallah/NurPhoto via Getty Images hide caption
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PPE and medical supplies are piled up at a wing at United Memorial Medical Center in Houston. Demand for such equipment has remained high months into the pandemic. David J. Phillip/AP hide caption
Yep, Masks And Protective Gear Are Still Hard To Get — Especially For Small Buyers
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People holding placards and shouting slogans protest Sunday in Madrid against the mandatory use of face masks and other measures adopted by the Spanish government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Marcos del Mazo/LightRocket via Getty Images hide caption
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, pictured last month, withdrew litigation against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and the City Council over a requirement to wear masks in public and other restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. John Bazemore/AP hide caption
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Distrust Hurts U.S. Efforts To Stop Coronavirus, Former Obama Health Official Says
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McDonald's will require all customers at its U.S. restaurants to wear a face mask, starting Aug. 1, the company says. Here, a customer wears a mask at the oldest operating McDonald's Corp. restaurant, in Downey, Calif., in April. Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption
Public health officials advise social distancing strategies and masks, in part because the latest evidence suggests that catching the coronavirus, even if you're young, is risky business. A significant portion of COVID-19 survivors suffer fatigue, blood clots, fevers and other symptoms for weeks and months after clearing the infection. Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
Without A Vaccine, Researchers Say, Herd Immunity May Never Be Achieved
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Scientists estimate that near-universal mask use could make a major difference in bringing down coronavirus infections in the United States. Sean Gardner/Getty Images hide caption
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"With the recent spike in COVID-19 infections, we're joining others in taking the next step and requiring all customers to wear face coverings when entering any of our stores throughout the country effective Monday, July 20," CVS officials said Thursday. David J. Phillip/AP hide caption
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Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves removes his face mask during a COVID-19 news briefing Wednesday in Jackson. Rogelio V. Solis/AP hide caption
Patrons wear masks as they sit on the outdoor patio of a restaurant on Pier 39 at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. California is among more than 20 states that require face masks to help combat the spread of the coronavirus. David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption
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People gathered outside of a Starbucks coffee shop at Venice Beach in Los Angeles last month. The company's order for all customers to wear masks will take effect on July 15. Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption
State Rep. Nino Vitale, a Republican who represents the 85th Ohio House District, is seen at a news conference in Columbus, Ohio, in 2016. Ann Sanner/AP hide caption
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A business in San Antonio posts a reminder about face masks. The city is one of a growing number of localities and states mandating that face coverings be worn in public. Eric Gay/AP hide caption
Left to right: a neck gaiter (aka a buff) that slips over the head; a KN95 respirator, a version of the N95 respirator used in U.S. hospitals; a pleated surgical mask (below the KN95); a cloth mask. Photo illustration by Max Posner/NPR hide caption