How do Americans feel about face masks?

The anti-maskers have expressed their views loud and clear. Yet overall people here accept the wearing of masks and have embraced them more readily than those who live in the UK. Nearly 60\% of people in the US said they would always wear a face mask when they go outside, according to Covid-19 Behaviour Tracker.

Should government officials wear face masks in public?

A 63\% majority of Americans say that Trump and other government officials should wear face masks when they’re in public and near other people. Just 7\% say that they shouldn’t do so, with the rest unsure or without an opinion.

Do you wear a mask when you go outside?

Nearly 60\% of people in the US said they would always wear a face mask when they go outside, according to Covid-19 Behaviour Tracker. In the UK less than 20\% said the same. People who study infectious diseases have been struggling to make sense of the political divide over masks and understand the public reaction to the health guidelines.

Should you wear a face mask if you’re unvaccinated?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends fabric masks for the general public. People who haven’t been fully vaccinated should continue to wear face masks in indoor public places and outdoors where there is a high risk of COVID-19 transmission, such as crowded events or large gatherings.

Are there people who refuse to wear masks?

Although the public has been generally adherent to mask wearing, a small but vocal group of individuals refuse to wear masks. Anti-mask protest rallies have occurred in many places throughout the world, sometimes erupting violently.

How much does your facemask weigh?

According to my scale my facemask weighs about 7 lbs. Shoutout to everybody who already burped into their own face via mask. I do NOT expect people to jog with their mask on, just to keep their distance. Can’t have people dropping like flies from their own morning breath.