Why are mask laws being brought in now, after we've flattened the curve, and after the pandemic has turned out to be far less deadly than originally projected? We talk about this and other COVID-19 matters. Also, the Albertan John provides a short report on his holiday to British Columbia during which, he's happy to say, his vehicle did not get vandalized by those who believe people should stay home during the pandemic.

City of Calgary: COVID-19 - Face Coverings Bylaw

Global News, Jul 30, 2020: Edmonton city council passes bylaw to mandate masks in all indoor public spaces

AFP via Yahoo News, Jul 30, 2020: No country for face masks: Nordics brush off mouth covers

Just the News, Aug 2, 2020: After 6 months without lockdown, Sweden's COVID-19 deaths, infections bottom out

CTV, Aug 4, 2020: Alberta Grade 4-12 students, teachers will be required to wear masks in schools this fall

Canadian Press, Aug 3, 2020: COVID-19 conspiracies creating a ‘public health crisis’ in Canada, experts say

CTV, Aug 4, 2020: Even if there's a vaccine, pandemic may persist for years to come: Tam

Globe and Mail, Aug 4, 2020: 7 in 10 Canadians signal support for new lockdown measures if COVID-19 resurges

Calgary Sun, Aug 4, 2020: Active COVID-19 cases show a decline as province reaches grim milestone of 200 deaths

(British study) Sky News, Aug. 8, 2020: Coronavirus: For every three COVID-19 deaths, lockdown may have caused another two

CTV News, Aug 4, 2020: Alberta man calls out B.C. premier after vehicle vandalized in Kamloops

(Added after initial posting because it deals with Canadian case law on masks) Alex Berenson in Threadreader, Aug 7, 2020: "The Ontario arbitration fight about masks is really stunning..."

Theme Music "Carpay Diem" by Dave Stevens

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