'You do not have to wear those masks. I mean please take them off,' the Florida governor said. 'Honestly, it's not doing anything. We've gotta stop with this Covid theater. So if you want to wear it, fine. But this is ridiculous' | Analysis
The Florida Republican governor approached a group of students wearing masks who were standing behind a podium at the University of South Florida, where he was scheduled for a news conference Wednesday. "You do not have to wear those masks. I mean please take them off," DeSantis said to, at first, polite laughter. But he wasn't kidding around."Honestly, it's not doing anything. We've gotta stop with this Covid theater. So if you want to wear it, fine.
It's worth noting that while many states are in the process of undoing mask mandates as Covid-19 cases plummet nationwide, there's still plenty of proof that suggests wearing masks -- contra DeSantis -- does have an effect. "Layered prevention strategies — like staying up to date on vaccines and wearing masks — can help prevent severe illness and reduce the potential for strain on the healthcare system," reads the latest CDC guidance on mask-wearing.
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