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Masks for Humanity The COVID-19 pandemic spurred a movement to sew and distribute fabric masks to those in need. These masks were not medical-grade, but studies showed that fabric masks were more effective than bandanas, and much more effective than no mask at all. While one would hope that this issue would not be inherently political, the actions of Donald Trump and his supporters made it a contentious issue. The lack of PPE provided by any government sanctioned source caused civilian groups to take action.