Six weeks ago wearing a mask on SA streets looked like a silly idea.
Footage was around of people in China wearing them as the virus spread in their country.
But there were barely a handful of cases in Mzansi at that point.
And experts told us that wearing one would not stop you catching Covid-19.
All they would do was scare and panic people.
Obviously things have changed a lot. Four weeks into lockdown it's no wonder people are worried about getting "back to normal".
And we've got to the point where NOT wearing a mask may scare and panic people.
There are many who may think they are unnecessary and annoying.
But if wearing them helps to get the country back on track then surely it's a discomfort worth tolerating?
At least the experts are now focusing on the next move.
Getting us past this dreadful virus.
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