NPR | August 13, 2021
Mobarak was alarmed — masks are the best chance for Bangladeshis to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, making it nearly impossible to distance in public spaces. And a weak health care system means that people sick with COVID-19 may not immediately get the treatment they need, says Lawrence Gostin, professor of global health law at Georgetown University, who was not involved in the research.