Hear me out, it's not for the reason you are thinking. Obviously the whole "mask thing" is relatively new for the everyday person. Somehow, it became highly politicized.
When I entered Berkeley Township Elementary School tonight, I thought I was attending a celebration of amazing students and teachers. I had no idea I was attending a rally or protest. However, I soon found myself surrounded by protestors. Here's what happened.
This year the flu was down 99%. October through May is pretty much what we consider flu season and if there is one silver lining in this whole COVID chapter it is that we basically did not have a flu season this year. New Jersey epidemiologists have been tossing the suggestion out there of wearing masks going forward for every flu season even after COVID is in the rear view mirror.
Restaurants and businesses in Long Branch are adding some new signage outside their doors to remind customers to wear a face covering in the community.