Mask shaming is one of the latest pandemic trends in the US. Mask wearers have been branding those who refuse to wear them as ‘irresponsible’, while anti-maskers have been labelling mask wearers as ‘weak’.
To wear a mask, or not to wear a mask – that is a question that has transcended health concerns. Since the beginning of the Covid outbreak, information on whether face coverings are necessary to protect ourselves and others has shifted, and there’s still no universal rule. Some have stocked up on N95 masks, while others have sown their own homemade variety. Then there are those who flatly refuse to wear masks because they don’t like to be told what to do. Correspondent Marina Kosareva explores how a simple piece of cloth has turned into a bone of contention, a political choice, and a fashion statement.
00:00 - 00:53 - Deliberately coughing on people is disgusting
00:57 - 2:54 - Is there a universal mask-wearing policy?
2:55 - 5:14 - Mask shaming in the US
5:15 - 5:38 - Tremendous psychological effect of coronavirus pandemic
5:39 - 6:38 - What countries have adopted mask-wearing?
6:39 - 8:16 - How to make the most of your mask
8:17 - 9:44 - Time for empathy?
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