Do you consider wearing face masks to be more of a preventative measure (designed to minimize real health risks) or more of a performative measure (done without minimizing real health risks) during the COVID-19 pandemic? | Daily Question

Do you consider wearing face masks to be more of a preventative measure (designed to minimize real health risks) or more of a performative measure (done without minimizing real health risks) during the COVID‑19 pandemic? Published on April 29, 2021 → Survey conducted on April 29, 2021 on 10714 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Face masks are more preventative

68%

Face masks are more performative

19%

Neither of these

8%

Don't know

6%

Face masks are more preventative

68%

Face masks are more performative

19%

Neither of these

8%

Don't know

6%