Americans might be forgiven if they’re confused about the best advice on wearing a surgical mask. US officials have told the public not to bother. But experts, and much of the public in Asia, seem to understand that respiratory masks are one part of a smart defense against disease outbreaks. The World’s Patrick Winn has our story from Bangkok.
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