Wondering about how folk see #Autonomy and #SelfSovereignty in relation to #Vaccinations, #PublicHealthLockdowns, #MaskWearing, #AgedCare, and #ChildRaising

Recently was told that #NZ under #JacintaArdern was far more fascistic than #Australia around #PublicHealth durring the emergency phase of the #Covid pandemic.

North Carolina bill to curb mask-wearing in protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too

By MAKIYA SEMINERA
Updated 4:36 PM EDT, May 14, 2024

"People wearing a mask during protests in #NorthCarolina could face extra penalties if arrested, under proposed legislation that critics say could make it illegal to wear a mask in public as a way to protect against #COVID19 or for other health reasons.

"Republicans supporters say the legislation, which passed its first committee Tuesday, was prompted in part by the recent wave of #protests on universities nationwide — including at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — against Israel’s war in #Gaza.

"GOP Sen. Buck Newton brushed off concerns that getting rid of #pandemic-era exemptions on masks was overly broad, saying he expects authorities to use 'good common sense.'

"'We didn’t see Granny getting arrested in the Walmart pre-COVID,' Newton said as he presented the bill Tuesday in the state Senate Judiciary Committee.

"While the main thrust of the bill enhances penalties for people wearing a mask during a crime or intentionally blocking traffic during #protests, most concerns centered on the health and safety exemption. According to the bill’s summary, people could no longer wear masks in public for medical reasons."

https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-covid-masks-gaza-protest-b0c6ea89a5d08a8d2f2b21e793e8a6d7

#CriminalizingDissent #Covid #MaskWearing #Fascism #CovidIsntOver

Hörnchen gesichtet! Wer war das? :'D

Squirrel spotted! Who was that? :'D
#incognito #maskwearing #37c3

@SwantjeM https://mastodon.social/@SwantjeM/111676103548909149

The United States is grappling with a resurgence of COVID-19 cases reminiscent of the peak witnessed during the past winter.

#Covid19 #MaskWearing #US #VariantConcerns #Health #Pirola #WorldNews

https://www.ganganews.com/world/covid-19-resurgence-spurs-debate-on-mask-wearing/

"Cases of..herpangina, adenovirus and hand, foot and mouth disease are spreading in #Japan, and infants and toddlers are particularly susceptible."
"...herpangina patients per medical institution nationwide during the past week was 6.48..."
"...adenovirus and hand, foot and mouth disease...at 0.57 and 0.92 patients...respectively."
"...hand washing, gargling and #maskwearing are effective..."
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230721/p2a/00m/0li/023000c

cf. "[#COVID patients] stood at 11.04..."
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230721/p2g/00m/0na/051000c

#covid
#masks
#maskwearing

https://www.theguardian.comp
/commentisfree/2023/feb/27/dont-believe-those-who-claim-science-proves-masks-dont-work?s=09

Another day visiting on-grid land, to the #dentist in Stonehouse #Gloucestershire and again I was the only person wearing a mask.

It's as easy as putting my glasses on and I never feel it is inconvenient. It's a simple sensible habit like washing hands, which I do several times every day.

For me wearing a mask is a no-brainer, but for the no-brainers 🤷‍♂️ #MaskWearing

"SINGAPORE: The wearing of masks on public transport as well as some healthcare and residential care settings will no longer be mandatory from Monday (Feb 13), when Singapore also steps down its disease alert to its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic started."

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mask-wearing-feb-13-dorscon-green-mtf-covid-19-3265126

#Singapore #Pandemics #COVID19 #MaskWearing