One-third of New York’s small businesses may be gone forever

Re:One-third of New York’s small businesses may be gone forever by sullyj3 on Tuesday August 04, 2020 @01:48PM (#24052535)

Would you characterize Australia as a disciplined, conformist society? I'm in Melbourne, where masks are currently mandatory, and most are complying. In practice, you see people sipping from coffees while walking down the street, then putting the mask on as they pass people.

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Re:One-third of New York’s small businesses may be gone forever by int_19h on Wednesday August 05, 2020 @02:26AM (#24057848)

Compared to US, absolutely. I'm in Washington State, and we do have a mask mandate here - but if you go into more conservative areas, it appears to be routinely ignored. I've seen a gas station diner where 90% weren't wearing masks.

For another point of reference - in Australia, do you have police officers who openly refuse to enforce such laws? Because it's pretty common in small towns hereabouts.

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