When federal health officials recently announced that fully vaccinated people no longer have to wear masks in most situations, Jaz Johnson was among those who kept hers on.
Johnson, 46, of Kansas City, Missouri, has received both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, but she has no desire to go maskless. For the past year, Johnson has avoided the colds and flu she normally gets. So has her 95-year-old grandmother, who lives with her.
As mask mandates ease across the country, many people are finding that their affinity for face coverings extends beyond health reasons. Even with no requirement to wear their masks, some people are continuing to do so — having come to appreciate the reprieve they provide from stifling social expectations while out in public.
These mask-wearers say they see a multitude of benefits to covering up. No one can tell you to smile when you don’t feel like it. It gives you a break from putting on makeup. And it provides a degree of anonymity.
Ummmm, this is actually very true. The common cold and flu were practically nonexistent during the last 12 months. Not suggesting that my personal health mirrors anyone else, but I did have a single cold this past year. While I’m glad to no longer falling under a mandate to wearing a mask, I will continue to carry one and wear it in I believe necessary.
Dumb ass
They are NOT wearing masks for “health and social” reasons.
No health benefits and mask wearing is ANTI-social.
Have stats for that or is it just how you feel?
LOL, wearing a mask can stop RBF (resting beotch face)
What is the obsession with the Masks ? Wear it don’t wear it whatever. Stay home go out. I have to admit locals around here look better Masked.
If I wear my mask it is for my benefit, not anyone else. With all the Illegal Immigrants coming in we have no idea what diseases they are bringing in with them. NO ONE IS CHECKING AT ALL!!!!! I no longer TRUST the government at all.