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Can the Public in North and South Dakota Be Educated to Wear Masks?

October 7, 2020/

This Aug. 2, 2019 photo shows Heavy traffic on legendary Main Street in Sturgis, S.D., South Dakota, which has seen an uptick in coronavirus infections in recent weeks, is bracing to host hundreds of thousands of bikers for the 80th edition of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. More than 250,000 people are expected to attend the Aug. 7 to Aug. 16 rally in western South Dakota. (Jim Holland/Rapid City Journal via AP)
The Midwest has been the epicenter of coronavirus since late August, led by North and South Dakota. Masks have the potential to significantly reduce viral transmission, but neither state mandates their use. Will a public health campaign help?
Irvin Dawid


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