“Our public health and economic crises are intertwined. Restoring public health is crucial to revitalizing economic growth,” said Suzanne P. Clark, President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “It’s encouraging that one of the President-Elect’s first announcements is the creation of a Coronavirus Task Force. Renewing our nation’s commitment to defeat the virus will restore public confidence and encourage American businesses to open and operate safely.”
Clark continued, “As medical evidence has shown, wearing masks in public settings, especially when it is not possible to maintain social distancing, is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19. We have seen businesses step up to help customers and employees feel safe by modeling mask wearing, social distancing, and signage, and we look forward to working with President-Elect Biden’s Task Force to help slow the spread of the virus.”
Footnote: Wearing a mask is part of the formula used in Asian countries, as well as New Zealand, Australia and Slovakia, to lower the rate of infection to virtually. The other component is massive as comprehensive testing designed to detect asymptomatic people who are spreading the disease even while they feel fine.