Trump wears masks in public for the first time

(Fighting against new crown pneumonia) Trump wearing masks for the first time in public

　　China News Service, Washington, July 11 (Reporter Chen Mengtong) The new crown epidemic broke out nearly 4 months ago. US President Trump put on a mask for the first time in public on the 11th. On the same day, he visited a military hospital in Maryland to visit the wounded soldiers and met with anti-epidemic medical personnel.

　　After restarting the domestic inspection tour in early May, Trump never wore a mask in public. He did not wear a mask when he subsequently restarted large campaign rallies and participated in Independence Day celebrations. Trump's approach triggered criticism from American public opinion.

On July 11, local time, US President Trump was photographed wearing a mask while visiting a military medical center.

　　He said at the White House before departure that day, "When you are in the hospital, you should still wear a mask", "I never object to wearing a mask, but at certain times and occasions."

　　Trump wore a dark blue mask with the presidential badge on the side and walked through the hospital corridor that day. The White House Press Office confirmed to the media that he also wore a mask while visiting injured soldiers.

　　Trump had previously tried on the mask while visiting the Ford plant, but then chose not to wear it when facing the media. He said he did not want to wear a mask to "satisfy" the media.

　　After the outbreak of the new crown epidemic in the United States, whether to wear a mask when going out caused controversy. The US Centers for Disease Control did not update the epidemic prevention guidelines until April 3, recommending that people use non-medical masks, clothing, handkerchiefs, and other items to cover their noses and noses in public places.

　　According to the data from Johns Hopkins University at 9 o'clock on the 11th, the number of new coronary infections in the United States reached 3.245 million, and 134,000 died. With the recent surge in the number of infections, more than 20 states such as California, Texas, and Washington have implemented mandatory "wear mask orders." (Finish)