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What do the history of hand washing and wearing a face mask have in common? Plenty. Both hand washing and wearing a face mask were met with resistance at first as methods to limit the spread of disease or germs. In this PACE Cardiology video, Dr. Brad Dibble explains why it's important to wear a face mask to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. For those who are still resistant to the idea of wearing a mask, he uses the analogy of hand washing. Over 150 years ago, many people were also resistant to the concept of hand washing because they didn't think hand washing could help prevent the spread of germs or disease. He tells the fascinating story of Ignaz Semmelweis, a Hungarian doctor working in Vienna, who discovered the importance of hand hygiene. #hygiene #wearamask #facemasks #flattenthecurve #COVID-19 #coronavirus #washyourhands #medicine #heart #pacecardiology #cardiologist #cardiology #Newmarket #Barrie #Orillia #mask