University of Illinois professor of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Taher Saif has conducted a study (with his team of researchers) finding that the use of face masks can greatly reduce the spread of COVID-19. Saif was recently interviewed by NBC Nightly News. Watch the video below.
U of I professor of MechSE finds face masks help reduce spread of COVID-19
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