"masks don't work" and "save them for health workers" was always nonsensical and covering for the fact we had not prepared for a known threat. I don't just mean Wuhan in January, but pandemics generally were a known problem. It's not a black swan event. I get the "noble lie" argument considering the situation we found ourselves in, but that has long term consequences, seeds confusion and erosion of trust.
Asian countries have shown the way here. Let's get moving on adopting social norms and habits around mask usage.
Asian countries have shown the way here. Let's get moving on adopting social norms and habits around mask usage.