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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsHealthcare6yrs ago

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.

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Response rates from 1.8k UK voters.

84%
Yes
16%
No
70%
Yes
11%
No
9%
Yes, but only indoors or crowded areas
3%
No, the government should recommend it but not require it
5%
Yes, except for certain medical conditions
2%
No, we should let the virus naturally run its course

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 @8JRKHRJanswered…6yrs6Y

No, they provide no legitimate protection to the user.

 @sam1945answered…6yrs6Y

Yes, but the virus will naturally run its course regardless of what we do. But it may help some survive.

 @8PJS3N2answered…6yrs6Y

Yes and provide more education on the importance and how to accurately wear them

 @8PJQ9SLanswered…6yrs6Y

Yes only in crowded areas and people who have certain conditions should be exempt.

 @8PH4F2Ganswered…6yrs6Y

Yes if the true data shows it. They need to stop choosing the stats that support their agenda.

 @8NVCGF5answered…6yrs6Y

Yes, but only indoors and crowded areas, excepting those with a medical conditions.

 @8M4ZSDWanswered…6yrs6Y

No, unless you had COVID

 @8L6MGNVanswered…6yrs6Y

No, but shops and other businesses have the right to refuse service, if a customer is not wearing one

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