China News Service, May 21, according to a comprehensive US media report, on the 20th local time, New York State Governor Como held a regular press conference on the situation of the new crown epidemic, saying that the rate of new crown virus infection among people who need to wear masks Lower, urge people to wear masks. He also mentioned China, saying that it is correct for Chinese people to wear masks because they are useful.
On April 11, local time, the New Crown epidemic in New York State continued to be severe. Hashem, a medical practitioner in New Rochelle, maintained a "social distance" with his family during his work.
According to the report, according to data provided by New York State, the infection rate of front-line workers such as nurses, transportation workers and law enforcement personnel in the state is half that of ordinary citizens.
Como said at a news conference that this data shocked him, "Why are the infection rates of front-line workers lower than the general population?" He pointed out that the reason is that they all wear masks.
Como said, "Wearing a mask looks simple ... People think it's no big deal. But its impact is huge."
When talking about the role of wearing masks, Como also mentioned China, "(Do you still) remember the pictures of Chinese people always wearing masks. I know why they all wear masks. They are correct. Wearing masks is useful , It can play a protective role. "