7 hours ago
The article is specifically about surgical masks, built to a different standard and fit than N95 masks, which in my observation far outnumber surgical masks in grocery and other stores.
Being retired, I can't speak for work environments, nor indoor social group activities, since I live in the boondocks.
10 hours ago
It was scientifically proven that masks wouldn't stop Covid infection, so why would our beloved government force us to wear it.
Some people would tell you that is was for us to "feel safe"
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9 hours ago
Was it though? I don't know how you definitely prove that?
Telling people to keep an extra bit of space around them, cover their face holes with a mask, and wash their hands was hardly the authoritarian nightmare some people made it out to be.
Prior to covid, in various Asian countries it was perfectly normal for someone to wear a mask when they had a cold.
Just seems like there's more pressing things to direct science and ire at.