A dozen people were killed within a relatively short time on the New York City subway. One of them was set on fire.

You would think that the growing violence would be a major health issue.

But the NYC Department of Health is trying to bring back masking instead.

Yes, this is Dec 2024, not Dec 2020. But it’s easy to make that mistake.

Apart from COVID, the masking portfolio now includes RSV and… the flu. While that’s not unusual in Asian countries and was fairly common in New York City’s Chinatown, health authorities seem bent on making it the new horrible normal.

Yes, in 2024.{ai:summary}<p>Recent violence on the New York City subway has resulted in a dozen deaths, including one individual being set on fire. Despite the alarming rise in crime, the NYC Department of Health is focusing on reinstating mask mandates for RSV and the flu, reminiscent of earlier COVID protocols. </p><p>This shift raises concerns about prioritizing health measures over public safety in a city grappling with increasing violence. The move appears to normalize a response more typical in certain Asian countries rather than addressing the pressing issue of subway violence. #society</p>

New York City Authorities Warn to Mask Up to Stop the Flu

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