Masks May Increase Coronavirus br Risk If Worn Improperly U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams said in an interview on ‘Fox & Friends’ that individuals may increase their risk of contracting coronavirus by wearing masks. Dr. Jerome Adams, br via ‘Fox & Friends’ Adams also took to Twitter br on Sunday to urge people br to stop buying masks. Dr. Jerome Adams, via Twitter Adams added that the best ways to prevent the br spread of the virus are to wash your hands and br avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.