There was also that incredible stretch from the CDC where they tried to convince the public that face masks are ineffective at slowing the spread of infection.

There was also that incredible stretch from the CDC where they tried to convince the public that face masks are ineffective at slowing the spread of infection. Now they have done a complete 180 and recommend everyone wear one in public. The science of facemasks has been well understood for many decades and the CDC's understanding of their efficacy did not evolve over the last 2 months, their disinformation campaign did. It's obvious to me that they simply wanted to preserve as much PPE as possible for those on the front lines who needed it most. But they could've just said that, instead of eroding their own credibility with lies. It's no wonder the pandemic response has become divided along political lines when people can't trust their government to give them facts.