Violet Affleck Opposes Mask Bans

Violet Affleck, the 18-year-old daughter of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, has publicly addressed the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to advocate for continued mask mandates in medical facilities and oppose proposed mask bans. Drawing from her own experience with a post-viral condition from 2019, she emphasized that long COVID affects approximately one in ten infections, causing severe neurological and cardiovascular issues. Affleck called for mask availability, air filtration, and Far-UVC lighting in government facilities, including jails and detention centers, as well as high-quality free COVID-19 tests and treatments. She argued that mask bans do not enhance safety and instead make vulnerable populations, including communities of color and essential workers, more susceptible. Her speech has garnered both praise and criticism online, reflecting the ongoing debate over mask mandates.