I like all of you guys, and I like PowPing, so I'm kind of distressed to read this thread. I have an open mind and read widely, but the claim that science proves masks don't work is patently false. It has worked in Asian countries for years to fight flu and infections, and in fact surgeons wear masks during surgery to stop the spread of infections in vulnerable patients. Beyond the many scientific studies proving it, anecdotal evidence bears it out. But I like you people and have an open mind, so I looked at some of the evidence you linked to. It took me 2 minutes to realize there was nothing to it at all. For example, thebernician claims "COVID-19 was reclassified by the UK government from being a serious public health risk to an easily manageable one," and links to the gov.uk source which says clearly: "The need to have a national, coordinated response remains, but this is being met by the government’s COVID-19 response." The conclusion of thebernician? "Upon the available evidence, the only logical answer is that the bill was passed in order to use a manufactured public health crisis as a mask for a totalitarian power grab" That is not evidence, and that is not proof, and that is not news, and that is not what happened. I'm imploring you people to please read closely and critically, because this is super-important and serious. We are all tired of this coronavirus, everyone is. We are all frustrated. And I understand the need to vent publicly online, but let's not let that frustration make us vulnerable to misinformation that appeals to those feelings and play into the hands of those who would mislead us. Let's keep our heads on straight!