https://fee.org/articles/europes-top...ting-covid-19/
"The top immunologists and epidemiologists in the world can’t decide if masks are helpful in reducing the spread of COVID-19. Indeed, we’ve seen organizations like the World Health Organization and the CDC go back and forth in their recommendations."
The "consensus" has not been universal. Opinions have wavered back and borth over time. Whatever they are today, they might change tomorrow.
But I'm for it. At least, it creates a demand which can help spur the economy.