In 2020 face masks were mandated by certain countries as a control measure against the spread of SARS-CoV-2. As of early May 2020, 88% of the world's population lived in countries that recommend or mandated the use of masks in public. Opponents argue that masks do little to combat the virus since most people do not wear them properly. Proponents argue that a mask mandate would help stop the spread of CV19 and prevent tens of thousands of deaths.
@8GXBBC22yrs
Is this even a question?! Obviously we all need to wear masks when being more than 6 feet near each other.
@8Q2FH462yrs
yeah thats correct but we can only hold our breaths for so long
and being sombody who has cared for family with covid-19
your going to get it someway some how and people are not going
to be scared there whole life.
Yes, but only indoors in public areas if a person is not fully vaccinated
Yes, when indoors or in crowded areas, and in all public settings for those who are not fully vaccinated
Yes, within hospitals and medical offices as well as on public transportation, and in all public settings for those who are not fully vaccinated
Yes, but only for those who are not fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus
Yes, for individuals who are not fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus
Yes, but only for those who are not fully vaccinated
Yes, if they are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Individuals should carry their full vaccination card with them in case they need to show proof
Yes, if they are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Individuals should carry their full vaccination card with them in case they need to show proof.
Yes, if they are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Individuals should carry their full vaccination card with them at all times in case they need to show proof.
Yes, if they are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19
No, this should be up to either the states, local government, or businesses to decide for themselves on whether to follow the CDC recommendations or not.
No, the federal government should recommend it but not require it. Only state governments can implement a mask mandate.
No, the government should recommend it but not require it. Only state governments can implement a mask mandate.
@8QYTXWS1yr
No, it's absolutely illegal. My body, my choice. It's against the Constitution (1st and 14th amendments) and our human rights. Those who are high risk should stay home and take precautions. The government can legally quarantine the sick, but not the healthy. The government also cannot restrict crowds due to the 1st Amendment (freedom of religion and freedom of assembly) and close down businesses not deemed "essential." Lots of governmental overreach here.
@8KBFQ2S2yrs
Yes, unless that person is vaccinated
No, people on the whole are not capable of following the procedures necessary to make the masks effective. Improperly used masks has been shown to increase spread compared to not using a mask at all.
@8NWWFB82yrs
Depends on the epidemic situation. But in indoor areas it should be requiered anyway.
@8PQMZYR 2yrs
It should be required. Stop making it so political. Do you want your grandmother to die? What about your friend's granny? Just wear a mask. If you have a medical condition that keeps you from wearing a mask, then don't go out. Get a friend or family to get whatever it is you want. Stop being selfish and ignorant.
Yes, but they need to provide for people that are unable to get a facemask
Violators of the mask mandate must be sent to the gulag to learn what it means to contribute to society
No, state and local governments should decide this.
Yes, at all times when in public.
@8PM7GT72yrs
No, but if a business makes it mandatory for the public to wear masks in their place of business people should obey the rules.
Is it even real considering you have doctors and nurse dancing on tiktok
No, the federal government has no constitutional authority over this.
@8PM68JL2yrs
No, decisions about face coverings should be made at the state and local level.
@8PM68JL2yrs
Regardless, decisions about face coverings should be made at the state and local level.
@8PM62552yrs
No, states should decide based on their data
@8PM5G7Y2yrs
i think you should were a face mask everywhere you go unless you are at home.
@8PM3RNN2yrs
No, however it should be strongly recommended by our leaders in government
@8PM32CR2yrs
Yes, but only indoors. This is so you can be respectful to people who are higher risk
@8PM22WM2yrs
if you are sick or have simptoms then yes but if not you should not have to wear a mask
@8PLZ9FL2yrs
people will wear there masks if they please there is no changing that
@8PLYNTJ2yrs
For me personally, it depends on people´s discretion, Unless they are approx. 70 yrs. of age or older, Or suffer from pre-existing health conditions
@8PLYHV22yrs
There should be a basic federal mandate but the local governments should ultimately decide how they run their region. Although if they choose to not act they should be limited to how far they are able to travel and possibly endanger other regions.
@8PLY6C92yrs
The mask don't prevent the virus.
@8PLXBDP2yrs
Though I have my own opinion of the pandemic, it is a state issue, not federal
@8PLWYRB2yrs
yes, except for medical issues, and they should only be worn in stores and crowded areas
@8PLTZLL2yrs
Yes. While this might be a very mild, temporary step in the totalitarian direction, too many people are losing their loved ones on account of irresponsible, selfish, individuals. This step would only be too save lives.
@8PLTZ2R2yrs
No! This whole entire virus thing is a joke!
@8PLTK372yrs
yes, but only when you are outside and near large crowds
@8PLTJ4B2yrs
I don't mind wearing masks. I would have a problem with it if we had to wear them outside as well.
@8PLSW9H2yrs
Yes, but only for crowded areas outside. Businesses can monitor their own store regulations, but public places should require them to some extent... albeit unless it interferes with consumption and the likes.
@8PLR9MJ2yrs
No, People can choose at their own risk
It should be up to the people.
Everyone should be wearing a mask, however I don't believe that the federal government has the power to enforce the mask.
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