Should the government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
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.
@8HLTMGW3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if there is a community outbreak.
@8HHJ2HJ3yrs3Y
Yes but only when there is community transmission
@8H7JNC23yrs3Y
Yes, except certain medical conditions, but the government should also give them at low/no cost, especially to lower income people who cannot afford so many masks
@8H7KR7Q3yrs3Y
Yes if the level requires it
@8GZNR9G3yrs3Y
Only in areas where there is community transmission
@8J76HJ83yrs3Y
Only when needed such as when we have high cases in the country
@8J6C63W3yrs3Y
Yes, but only N95 certified masks and educate people on how to use them properly
@8J2FBLH3yrs3Y
Yes, dependent on the alert level
@8HNV3PY3yrs3Y
Only if there is a bad outbreak in the country in
@8HHJRSK3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if community transmission is high enough to warrant it