Violet Affleck, daughter of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, recently made a public plea for masks to be mandatory in Los Angeles hospitals to combat the ongoing long COVID crisis. The 18-year-old revealed she had experienced a long COVID-like condition in 2019 and advocated for the use of masks and far-UVC light in government facilities.
During a public address to the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, Affleck emphasized the importance of mask availability, air filtration, and far-UVC lights in medical settings. She highlighted the devastating impact of long COVID, which can impair individuals’ ability to work, see, move, and think.
As a first-time voter and recent high school graduate, Affleck shared her personal experience with a post-viral condition and stressed the need for proactive measures to address the long-term effects of minor viruses. She emphasized the disproportionate impact of long COVID on vulnerable communities and essential workers.
Affleck’s advocacy for mask mandates and advanced sanitation measures reflects her commitment to public health and community well-being. As she prepares to attend Yale University, her dedication to raising awareness of health-related issues underscores her potential as a future advocate for social change.