To Mask Or Not To Mask, That Is The Question!

I wrote the following piece for my great friend and colleague, Jimmy Quinn's company, Meridian Productivity, Ltd. They have since posted it on the web site and blog. With their agreement, I have now posted it on my blog.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/james-g-jimmy-quinn-ma-mps-a014a66_to-mask-or-not-to-mask-that-is-the-question-activity-6675812606655139841-7xEn

I hope you find it informative and I further hope you stay healthy, stay safe and sat sane!

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