The numbers still don't support the continuous scaremongering...
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
In the UK, population 68 million and change... 4.25 million cases, so significantly below 10%, and 127,000 deaths.
Those numbers are, by and large reflected across the globe.
The case levels are below seasonal cold/flu rates and the number of deaths are statistically irrelevant given the case numbers.
That's not to wish it on anyone, especially a severe case, but the numbers don't lie.
Incidentally, looking at the levels of testing, someone is making serious bank
Case numbers are based the tests done ,but we know many people DON'T get tested or are asymptomatic and blissfully unaware of the germs they are spreading
Death figures are completely inaccurate anyway from the start ,due to being based on
anyone who dies within 28 days of a positive test ,excess morbidity is a more realistic snapshot . you still don't seem to grasp that concept
Treatment of Chinese Virus has improved over time ,it's easier to keep someone alive for 29 days
However , long covid (@20%) mean people can die weeks or months later ,as a direct result of an infection .
As Nick kindly points out , wearing masks or any face covering was and is to protect other people from the wearers germs
washable masks are a thing
if you're worried about the environment
making excuses about reasons NOT to wear a mask ,or moaning about lockdowns and not being able to do this or that isn't helping the situation
IF everyone embraced simple rules like social distancing, wearing masks in confined spaces ,and washing hands ,general disinfection etc then we(the human population) wouldn't be in the mess we are in
adopting a selfish ,"why should I " approach has cost unimaginable loss