fineberg, talk about clear messages. the president again, tonight, blithely saying, no, it's going to disappear. it's disappearing, already. >> he's been saying that for a while. but i think that -- i think we saw that national guidance can make a difference. that when the white house issued its 15 days to slow the spread campaign in march. that had an impact. i think the majority of americans want this. i think that, even areas that people thought were quote/unquote safe, like rural areas, are clearly suffering from, you know, the spread of coronavirus. and so, the infectious diseases society of america is calling on this administration to issue a strong, federal directive. we really, really need central action for statewide mask requirements. you know, there are 16 states that still have no requirements. you can get in your car, drive ten miles, the other side of the border. and be in the next state and things are completely different. and i think when you are facing a national public health problem, a tragedy like thi