Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Sunday that all individuals operating on department property worldwide should “wear cloth face coverings” when they can’t practice proper social distancing ...

The recommendation from the White House that Americans wear cloth face coverings is causing concerns among those who fear that doing so could expose some people of color to other kinds of threats ...

Instead, they should wear cloth masks or other makeshift face coverings. Some cities and states, like Colorado and New York City, had already asked people to cover their faces when out in public.

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