Who Was That Masked Man?

Ohio GOP Gov. Mike DeWine is dropping requirements that residents wear masks when out and about, rather it's become a "strong suggestion". Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear is following suit, wanting residents to wear masks starting May 11, but it won't be enforced in any way.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) explained his decision to rescind an order requiring people to wear face masks in retail stores, stating on ABC's "This Week" on Sunday that it "became clear to me that that was just a bridge too far. People were not going to accept the government telling them what to do." 

Why it matters: DeWine has earned praise for his aggressive and early steps to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus in Ohio, such as closing schools before any governor in the country and postponing the state's March 17 primary. 

His decision to reverse himself on the face mask requirement reflects a challenge that dozens of governors are navigating as they attempt to enforce public safety measures while not angering their constituents by overstepping. 

What he's saying: "We put out dozens and dozens of orders. That was one that it just went too far. But at the same time we pulled that back, I said that, look, this is highly recommended." 

DeWine added that wearing a mask in retail stores — if customers are able — is the "kind thing" to do in order to keep store workers and fellow customers safe.

It is the kind thing to do, and the smart thing to do.

And I guarantee you 90% of people will ignore it.

I just don't know what people expect.  We're still seeing 2,500-3,000 deaths per day and while the death toll is dropping in NYC, it's rising pretty much everywhere else.  People are just giving up and pretending it's all over.

It's insane.