Re - Hillier tweet

Sharon C. Smith | Jul 08, 2020

“ if mandatory masks are a true solution to prevent Covid then why have the rates of infection been declining without them .

It would then also be false to continue with restrictions and social distancing if masks are the solution .

Maybe a course in logic is on order.”

Indeed Mr Hillier, should a course in logic become available you are the first person who should take it !!!

You want to talk about logic?

Tell me where is the logic in stating that the masks are the solution to Covid .

Who ever said that besides you?

Masks have always been advised as a further precaution along side social distancing.

Perhaps  you missed that memo???

The rates of infections have been declining BECAUSE of masks and social distancing .

Most constituents in your area have been wearing masks since the end of  March... have you?

Also mandatory masks should be mandatory  for inside businesses where social distancing is difficult or not entirely possible.

Remember we are trying to protect the vulnerable who may not be obvious .

Oh, but maybe you are an MD as well as a MPP???

Then you will know that Dr’s and nurses have worn masks ever since the discovery of germs as  a safe practice in situations where transmission of infectious substances is a risk .

Since it has been established WORLD WIDE that the transmission of this particular infection is person to person at close contact, true logic leads most of us to conclude that controlling both those variables will help stem its speed and virulent spread .

You might want to thank those people in your constituency (who have been wearing masks) for the decline, instead of tweeting some half informed opinion on the subject.

Sharon C. Smith