Remember 2019 when face masks became the norm for a few days? We might not have eliminated COVID, but we did wipe out the B/Yamagata flu strain. Just a reminder: small changes, like masking, can have huge impacts. Imagine what the world could be like if we all masked. - ThreadSky

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tallgirl6234.bsky.social • 140 days ago

Remember 2019 when face masks became the norm for a few days? We might not have eliminated COVID, but we did wipe out the B/Yamagata flu strain. Just a reminder: small changes, like masking, can have huge impacts.

Imagine what the world could be like if we all masked.

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wishingbee.bsky.social•140 days ago

Just from a completely selfish standpoint, my whole family hasn't had a cold/flu/respiratory illness since Feb 2020 and it's been SO NICE

Especially when we were battling daycare crud every 4-6 weeks prior. I really like not being sick

trash-panda8.bsky.social•140 days ago

I used to get sick all the time. I made it almost 5 years not being sick. Kid got me with walking pneumonia few weeks back, but if 2020 didn’t happen I would have had so much more. Masking has kept me a lot healthier

tallgirl6234.bsky.social•140 days ago

Same. It’s been so nice not being wildly sick and hacking up a lung every Christmas.

ogchitel.bsky.social•140 days ago

Absolutely! It's fascinating how small actions can lead to significant changes. The impact of wearing masks during that time really highlighted the power of collective effort in public health.

caliliberty.bsky.social•140 days ago

I was in Japan prior to Covid and really appreciated how health conscious everyone was. Masks on public transit and in crowded public spaces, immaculate public restrooms, etc etc. Not sure why we struggle with this concept.