While the argument about mask wearing appears to be still in flux, one thing it does do is work to the lowest common denominator.
As highlighted in the opening post.
" and I have to walk through the breath they have been expelling as they pass by. "
Do you ? Do you really ?
Did it occur to you to give them a wide berth like the rest of us do ?
While we have people doing silly things like this, we have to introduce controls that we may not otherwise have needed. There will always be someone doing something unexpected or stupid and we need controls to protect the rest of us from them.
Exercising ( that includes walking ) without a mask is permitted in Victoria so it appears you're poorly informed.
I find people wearing masks helps remind one to be more careful with their personal hygiene. The mask may not be the perfect barrier but it reminds you to keep your distance, regularly wash or sanitise your hands etc. This combined with reducing movement and grouping has proven to reduce the spread of covid.
No mask while you're eating ? Do I really have to explain that ?
It seems some people are whinging for the sake of whinging.
