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I’ve noticed something interesting. Wondering if the same is true in other cities, towns, and parts of the world.

I spend a lot of time walking around my local neighbourhood (Deptford, SE London). It’s not uncommon to see people with masks around here.

Recently, I had to go into central. On the train and walking about, no one was masked.

But there’s something I’ve noticed about the people who wear masks.

Aside from me, none of them are White.

I counted eight people wearing masks this morning.

They’re mostly older. They’re mostly Black. A few are Asian. Zero (aside from me) are White.

White people are the problem, aren’t we? I mean, in general, yes. But specifically when it comes to pandemic response.