Covid-19, Fauci: ‘Conceivable’ mask-wearing will become permanent

It’s beginning to seem that if National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci had it his way, Americans would wear face masks forever. During an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, Fauci said he envisions a United States where face masks will be a permanent feature. On Sunday, Fauci told host Chuck Todd that wearing masks will be likely be a “seasonal aspect” in American life. “Seasonal periods” Todd asked Fauci, “At what point can we stop wearing masks outside? At what point if vaccinated people, do you take the masks off? Is the mask…