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.
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 |
See how support for each position on “COVID Mask Mandate” has changed over time for 1.8k UK voters.
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See how importance of “COVID Mask Mandate” has changed over time for 1.8k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@sam19454yrs4Y
Yes, but the virus will naturally run its course regardless of what we do. But it may help some survive.
@8HHDC2D4yrs4Y
This wouldn’t be a question if the conservative party had dealt with the issue correctly when it arose
@8M4ZSDW3yrs3Y
No, unless you had COVID
@8L6MGNV3yrs3Y
No, but shops and other businesses have the right to refuse service, if a customer is not wearing one
@8KJS9694yrs4Y
Yes, on public transport and in shops and so on.
@8JRKHRJ4yrs4Y
No, they provide no legitimate protection to the user.
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