We invite you to read Why Mask Bans In America Could Set A Dangerous Precedent For Public Health, by Omer Awan, Forbes
As New York and Texas face threats of anti-mask legislation, Dr. Omer Awan emphasized the essential role masks play in protecting people from deadly infectious diseases and air pollution in his Forbes article. He included a quote from Julie Lam, who writes for MaskTogetherAmerica.
We’re grateful that Dr. Omer Awan has tirelessly reported on DOGE-led massive layoffs of government workers, on reckless cuts in public health and lifesaving science research, and on recent policy shifts. We're also grateful he is now exposing the dire struggles of daily mask-users in our world that’s normalizing infection instead of prevention.
A mask ban, even with a health exemption, banishes people from public life, he pointed out – for many reasons including fear of being questioned or arrested.
“Asking these individuals about masking and to potentially take it off is an invasion of their health and privacy that should be protected by HIPAA laws,” our hero wrote.
Dr. Awan talked to Julie Lam, who lost friends and her health in this pandemic, and who is taking medication that compromises her immune system. She told him why, even so, she is joining “Hands Off!” protests due to the urgent need to rally against the destruction of public health.
Masking is a symbol of love and community care, not intimidation, not hatred. High risk people have been left by the wayside in this ongoing health crisis. We cannot accept this hurtful distortion of an effective mitigation tool. A mask ban will make public spaces inaccessible to elders, disabled people and anyone who masks up for essential protection. We need laws to safeguard our autonomy to protect our health! We need to end anti-mask discrimination.
Dr. Awan wrote, “At a time where science and health have been largely politicized, America needs leaders that will fight for the well-being of all its citizens.”
We hope that his powerful article would help our urgent efforts to SAVE OUR RIGHT TO MASK!
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