Mandatory masks
Mandatory masks
Why this petition matters
The covid19 outbreak has worsened. Experts now acknowledge that universal mandatory masks could help prevent the spread of asymptomatic carriers — many of whom might not even know they’re sick — from inadvertently infecting other people. Prioritizing the essential gear to health care workers is obvious. However, people can make cloth masks until we have enough for everyone. The collective evidence makes a strong case for universal mask wearing during a pandemic. Even if a mask is not 100 percent sealed, it is still a significant reduction in risk of transmission. It’s basic common senses If you put something in front of your face, it’s going to help even partially. Mandatory universal wearing of masks coupled with washing hands, social distancing, and doing your best not to touch your face are not enough to stop the coronavirus. For the health of your neighbor and yourself, the undersigned want masks to be mandatory for all in public until the government can control the situation.
Decision Makers
- Andrew M. CuomoGovernor - New York