@swiley @watson originally the cdc recommendation for masks was just if you're in an area that can't have social distancing, only for enclosed spaces and such.
this became some weird hysteria that you're supposed to wear them 24/7 "even during sex" when that wasn't backed by anything.
viva talked about this in canada too where the health minister literally said something like "there is no evidence lockdowns work. regardless, i'm announcing a lockdown." he went to talk to people and they were cowing in fear with him not wearing a mask (while outside, six feet apart, as was the actual health policy ...)
ex. people in australia largely vote in polls that they love being economically assassinated and having no rights.