The USPS had a plan to send 5 reusable facemarks to every household in early April. Even had a press release ready.
The White House blocked the plan.
“There was concern…that households receiving masks might create concern or panic.” https://t.co/pYABjdzTCM pic.twitter.com/v4BLKRMPOc
— Don Moynihan (@donmoyn) September 17, 2020