Empire of the masks

The world follows Japan’s lead on face coverings

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In Tokyo, mask-wearing is part of daily life. © Masayuki Kozono

PETER TASKER

The other day a present from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe slid into my mailbox. I was not the only recipient. Every household in Japan received a similar packet containing two white, washable face-masks.

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