Oh, without question; we`ve been lied to. But the lies need to stay on the left. To say viruses cannot, or are not transmitted via the spittle from someone speaking, sneezing, coughing, or otherwise is as well a lie, or ignorance.
Gosh golly gee whizz! Do you realize how many things you can catch from the same actions? Sounds like some would not have a problem with permanent masking requirements. What is so sad is how few realize that the body develops immunity by catching things and developing defences. We already have lost the ability to fight many illnesses due to wonder drugs (which are becoming ineffective due to over prescribing) and over personal sanitization practices. Cleanliness is good but to much of anything will have adverse effects.