The Bubonic
Plague reoccurred in Europe for centuries.
The plague killed hundreds of millions of people in recurring global
pandemics.
During the
17th century, doctors that treated the plague covered themselves
with a coat covered in wax, leather hat and leather gloves, and a mask with beak
nose and glasses. The beak was filled
with aromatic herbs believed to offer some protection from infection.
So, wearing a mask is not new. The concept is the same; though actual research has gone into the design and benefit of today’s mask.
Wear a mask stupid, it is not about your freedom, but about your IQ.
the Ol'Buzzard
"It's not about your freedom, but about your IQ" -- EXACTLY!
ReplyDeleteI've called wearing or not wearing masks a IQ test...don't wear one? flunked it.
ReplyDeleteFacemasks were also ubiquitous in some South Asian countries during "air quality alerts" on account of high levels of vehicle exhaust and industrial pollution during the early part of the 2000s decade.
ReplyDeleteLet's not forget that. And, of course, the "bird flu" of 2002.