Mask mandate resurgence fuels ‘No Compliance’ movement.

A number of people​ on ⁢social media have declared that “we will not‍ comply” with COVID-19 mask mandates as some​ hospitals and businesses⁢ have moved to ‌reinstate such rules in recent weeks.

Notably, former President Donald Trump released a​ video ‍ addressing “every COVID tyrant who wants to⁢ take away ⁢our freedom.”

“Hear these words: We⁢ will not comply. So don’t even think about it,” he said. ⁤”We will not⁣ shut down our schools. We will not accept your lockdowns. We will not abide by your ⁤mask mandates and we will not tolerate your vaccine mandates.”

“Amen, Mr. President. ‌ WE WILL NOT COMPLY!” wrote ⁤Arizona Republican‌ gubernatorial​ candidate ​Kari Lake ⁣on X, or‍ Twitter.

While the⁢ former president had ⁢no authority⁤ to issue lockdowns, ⁢officials under his administration came up with national guidelines in early 2020—when the virus first arrived on‍ U.S. soil—in a bid to deal with COVID-19. Later in 2020, President Trump declared that he opposes lockdowns and mandates, saying that “lockdowns​ are killing countries all over the⁣ world” and called ‌on “Democrat governors” to “open up” their ‌states.

“Just a reminder. We will not comply. ​Ever again. Screw your face diapers!! #masks,” wrote Fox⁣ News’ Tomi Lahren ⁤days​ before on X.

Former “Saturday Night Live” actor Rob Schneider had a similar message as​ an Atlanta college confirmed it would reinstate masking.​ “Regarding your precautionary⁤ mask mandate… I have a precautionary Foot ⁢I’d like to⁤ shove up your [expletive]! But don’t worry,​ it’s ⁤just for the next​ 14 days! For your own protection! ‌Ps. Students WAKE UP, SHEEPLE! SAY NO!” he ​ wrote.

“We will​ not adhere to lockdowns. ‍We will not submit to mandates,” wrote ⁢Dr. Simone Gold, the head of anti-mandate America’s Frontline Doctors.”⁤ “We will not wear masks. We will not close down schools. ⁣We will​ not comply to COVID tyranny.”

Conservative journalist Kyle Becker added that people ​should “make it clear” to⁣ businesses that implement mask mandates that “they will not only lose your business but that of anyone you know. Put the word out: We will not comply.“

Reinstated Mandates

The‍ anti-mandate messaging comes as some hospitals in several states have moved to reinstate mask mandates, although ​some have only made it mandatory for doctors, nurses, and staff. But some​ have forced the rule on patients and ⁢visitors, too.

This week, Samaritan Health Facilities announced that ‍it would require masking for staff, ⁤patients, and visitors. ‌A public ⁢relations official⁢ with the hospital, Leslie DiStefano, claimed it‍ is being done because “we know‌ is ‍that ‌ [masking] absolutely works,” despite ​ hundreds of ⁤studies showing otherwise.

Earlier this month, United Health Services in Binghamton, New York, confirmed that it would again require masks for patients, visitors, staff,⁢ and doctors. “Because of an uptick in‌ COVID-19 cases, masks⁣ are once again required in all⁢ clinical areas at UHS Wilson Medical Center, UHS ‍Binghamton General Hospital, UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital ⁢and UHS Delaware Valley Hospital, as well as primary and specialty care​ sites,” ​United Health Services stated on its website.

The policy, imposed‍ last week, is⁢ “in effect ⁣immediately ⁤for all patients, visitors, employees, medical staff, volunteers, students and vendors.” It added: “Masks are required at‌ nurses’​ stations and in conference rooms within clinical departments, including areas where ‌patients register, wait, transport through,‍ or receive testing and care.”

Masks will also ⁤be mandated‍ in “common spaces,” the announcement added. That includes hospital ⁤lobbies, hallways, stairwells, cafeterias, and patient ​care‍ units.

Elsewhere in New⁢ York, Auburn Community Hospital in Auburn, located upstate, said on Aug. 19, about a month after its previous mask mandate ended, that it would again be requiring masks on-site. That applies​ to‍ anyone going inside the facility, regardless of vaccination status.

“Face coverings are mandatory inside our facilities, ​regardless of your ⁤immunization status,” the statement reads. “If you⁤ do not arrive with one⁣ or yours is deemed inappropriate, a mask will be provided to you. It must be worn at all times and‍ must cover yo