Mask mandate is not a magical solution, however it will significantly reduce the spread.
Basically the only option we have is to reduce the spread of the virus without really massively hurting the economy. At same time give scientists and labs everything they need to create a working vaccine verified by FDA rigorous quality process.
A vaccine that kills even more people due to side effects and not vetted thoroughly is even a worse solution.
Biden can’t close businesses and go on full lockdown. Everyone can wear masks in public and still go to work. That is not a huge ask. There are many pragmatic options.
The difference between videos of people celebrating because they thought Trump won and videos of people celebrating because Biden won were stark. I'll say which side had near complete mask compliance for anyone viewing this in the future once context collapses: the Biden crowds.
I wonder if epidemiologists can extract any useful information on mask efficacy from infection rates in these places.
Basically the only option we have is to reduce the spread of the virus without really massively hurting the economy. At same time give scientists and labs everything they need to create a working vaccine verified by FDA rigorous quality process.
A vaccine that kills even more people due to side effects and not vetted thoroughly is even a worse solution.
Biden can’t close businesses and go on full lockdown. Everyone can wear masks in public and still go to work. That is not a huge ask. There are many pragmatic options.