Violet Affleck reveals she once contracted post-viral condition, demands 'availability of masks' in LA

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Violet Affleck is ready to play an active role in the society.

The daughter of Hollywood stars Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner gave a speech against the ban on masks during County board members' meeting on Tuesday, July 9.

Violet wore a protective mask as she spoke about the importance of masks and their easy availability.  

Violet Affleck opens up on her struggle with post-viral condition in 2019

The 18-year-old shared her experience during the public event. "I contracted a post-viral condition in 2019. I'm OK now, but I saw firsthand that medicine does not always have answers to the consequences of even minor viruses. The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown that into sharper relief," Violet revealed.

According to the Mayo clinic, “A post-viral condition occurs following a viral infection, and is characterized by possible fatigue, lethargy, memory loss, inability to focus, and exhaustion, and can last for months following the initial infection.”

"One in 10 infections leads to long Covid-19, which is a devastating neurological and cardiovascular illness that can take away people's ability to work, see, move and even think," Violet said, emphasizing that it has affected the weakest section of society the most.

"To confront the long Covid-19 crisis, I demand mask availability, air filtration and far-UVC lights in government facilities, including jails and detention centers," she stated, adding "mask mandates in county medical facilities."

"We must expand the availability of free tests and treatment and, most importantly, the county must oppose mask bans for any reason," she continued, reports ET.

"They do not keep us safer, they make vulnerable members of our community less safe and make everyone less able to participate in Los Angeles together. Thank you," Violent concluded.

Netizens divided over Violet Affleck's speech against mask ban in LA

Internet seemed divided over Violet's support for masks at County board members meeting. 

One person comented on Facebook, "Grateful for individuals like her who are willing to fight for what’s right. Way to go Violet."

"She did a great job. Grateful for her voice," another person lauded Violet.

A few commented on X as well with one saying, "Amazing testimony! Violet is 100% on COVID Twitter. Thank you!

"She missed saying schools, though, where 70% of community spread has occurred. Teachers & kids are in classrooms 7 hrs/day-they deserve cleaner air," a user felt.

Another expressed, "I want to be Violet's bestie! 😷❤️ At 18 she has more courage than some people will ever have in their entire lifetimes."

"People in LA struggling with rent, and you're worried about masks," one reasoned.

A critic claimed, "This isn't a win. This is an embarrassment that someone in 2024 is so infected by propaganda they still think masks are useful. This is ludicrous."

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