In 2020 face masks were mandated by certain countries as a control measure against the spread of SARS-CoV-2. As of early May 2020, 88% of the world's population lived in countries that recommend or mandated the use of masks in public. Opponents argue that masks do little to combat the virus since most people do not wear them properly. Proponents argue that a mask mandate would help stop the spread of CV19 and prevent tens of thousands of deaths.
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Response rates from 1.4k Canada voters.
85% Yes |
15% No |
75% Yes |
12% No |
9% Yes, but only indoors or crowded areas |
3% No, the government should recommend it but not require it |
1% Yes, except for certain medical conditions |
0% No, we should let the virus naturally run its course |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 1.4k Canada voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 1.4k Canada voters.
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Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@8PHYR944yrs4Y
I think they should allow company's to make their own choices regarding the wear if face masks, in their stores, and property. Government should only be responsible for their offices and property they own
@8PHYR944yrs4Y
I think they should allow company's to make their own choices regarding the wear if facemasks, in thier
@8P784MT4yrs4Y
Yes, the government should recommend it, but if cases rises, they should make it mandatory.
@8P4P98S4yrs4Y
No, enact a herd immunity programme and let the virus get weaker, history shows that not all viruses can be totally eradicated. Some are endemic and stay with us for millennia. But this should be left up to individual business owners and individual school principals. We should mandate everyone get tested every 5 days for school and work.
@8NYSR774yrs4Y
Yes but only in areas with outbreaks, and care should be taken that exempt people still have the right to go places. Use of an exempt card from a medical professional may be helpful.
@Jatzuyu4yrs4Y
Yes, you should be charged if you don't wear one in public.
@8J3D5HV4yrs4Y
Government should be more transparent and give real stats so people can make informed decisions themselves on where and when to wear a mask.
@8HVBWDL4yrs4Y
Yes, but public spaces should provide personal protective equipment free of cost
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