The messaging flip flop by the authorities were were supposed to trust contributed too. Then the statistics seemed to suggest that it didn’t seem to matter as

The messaging flip flop by the authorities were were supposed to trust contributed too. Then the statistics seemed to suggest that it didn’t seem to matter as well (areas with mask mandates vs areas without them). Then, they simply became a virtue signal—“I am taking the pandemic seriously” To me, I’ll wear a mask if required of a place I want to patronage, but will not at any other time. The efficacy vs discomfort equation is simply not worth it to me.