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Mask use and care

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what does it truly mean to wear a mask?

By Eesha, 10th Grader at Poolesville HS

Throughout this pandemic, I have become absolutely sure of one thing: there is much more to wearing a mask than placing a piece of fabric across your face.

COVID-19 has taught me a lot about character and moral values in a way that I never thought I would. It has put me in a situation where I have learned about myself, my counterparts, society, and the kinds of sacrifices people are willing to make for safety.