Hollywood Stars Including Tom Hanks Urge "USA, Please Wear Masks"

Wearing a Mask Is the Minimum Precaution
If You Value Your Life and Others', You Must Wear One

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Hollywood stars such as Tom Hanks and Jennifer Aniston criticized Americans who refuse to wear masks, saying "Shame on you." They urged fans to participate in wearing masks and practicing social distancing.

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On the 1st (local time), Hanks said in an interview with a magazine, "There are three things we can do to face tomorrow," adding, "Wear a mask, practice social distancing, and wash your hands." He emphasized the need to participate in measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

He said, "These three basic rules are simple and easy," and added, "If you don't even follow these, you should be ashamed of yourself. Doing your part is fundamental."

Hanks previously visited Australia for a film shoot, tested positive for COVID-19, received treatment, and fully recovered. He also mentioned his experience during treatment.

Aniston encouraged mask-wearing through her SNS account. She said, "I know wearing a mask is uncomfortable," but added, "Don't you think it's worse for the economy to stop, people to lose their jobs, and healthcare workers to become exhausted? Many people have lost their lives to this virus, and this happened because we did not put in enough effort."

Aniston said, "I believe in people's goodness, so I think we can all do this (wear masks)," but also said, "However, many people in the United States refuse to take the necessary measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19," adding, "This simple and effective measure is being politicized at the expense of other people's lives, and it should not be a subject of controversy. If you value other people's lives, wear a mask and help others wear them too."

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