His dogged stance, mimicked by supporters, undercuts efforts by public health officials to stop the summer resurgence of coronavirus . More recently, he suggested some Americans wear masks to signal disapproval of him. He explained they might make wearers "a little cocky" and neglect other public health guidelines, such as not touching their faces. Privately, administration aides complain they've been burned by shifting public health advice as scientists struggle to understand a new disease. "Everyone should just wear a damn mask," GOP Sen. Marco Rubio said.

Source: CNN June 28, 2020 10:36 UTC