We asked in the Sunday Survey about masks and a great many of you responded. Pretty clear commitment to wearing masks in public….92% of readers who responded favor their use most of the time or always. Only 2% seldom or never use a mask (we do wonder why!).
And, a significant majority would favor a penalty. Fines are viewed as the most appropriate. The word cloud reveals some strong feelings.
Here are the charts:
And here is the word cloud
Henry Holloway says
You ask why would I not where a mask in public?
1. I have a positive titer (IgG) to the SARS-CoV-2 Antibody. This test was performed using the Abbott SARS-CoV-2 IgG Assay under the direction of a medical doctor. Since I have a positive titer, I am immune to Sars-CoV-2 and therefore cannot spread the virus. Natural infection almost always causes better immunity than a vaccine.
2. For those that are not immune and have no symptoms of the Covid-19 disease, based on CDC recommendations, as long as you are not in close proximity to another person for more than 10- minutes there is little to no risk of exposure. Furthermore, if you maintain a 6 foot social distance, there is no risk of exposure, particularly if you are outside. I see no reason for healthy citizens walking outside to be required to wear a mask as long as a 6 foot social distance is maintained and are not in close proximity of another person for more than 10 minutes.
3. I hope other folks agree because I like to see people smile!