1. on masks, totally agree. The asians have worn them non stop. They don't do it for fashion. I myself was asked why I was wearing one in the early days? "they don't do anything" was the common talk. Well who's fault is that? The so called medical experts have changed direction on it more times than the wind.
Complete bull, anything that catches at least part of a sneeze or cough is a good thing. Get them in, now.

2. Schools?
What is your solution RA?
They have to go back sometime. The country will suffer a decade of hurt with a generation lacking schooling.
The problems on the economy trying to adapt to parents struggling to work at full capacity.
To compare a dentist's job with a teachers is a bit poor. I didn't know teachers have to put their face inches from a pupils and stare into an open gob?
Theatres/sports stadiums do not keep the country going.
Anything that can cut down risk, should be applied. But lets be honest here. Until a vaccine becomes available, this isn't going away however you look at it.
Normality has to return as much as it can. I told you the other week, that 30 000 cancer patients are now expected to die, due to lack of treatment and screening.
More misery will unfold unless we get moving. Can't hide in the cupboard forever.