Studies are showing that mask wearing is a low cost and effective way to reduce the spread of COVID 19. A uniform policy will benefit the economy as residence feel that their health is being safeguarded while visiting business open to the public. Mask wearing will benefit the economy with fewer workers getting sick and causing businesses to close again. We have had clapping, singing, and flyovers for healthcare workers struggling to save lives. Let us give them something concrete and useful. Wearing masks will reduce the stress on our healthcare system so healthcare workers can provided first class care to everyone. Let’s show the rest of the country that Virginia’s are community minded individuals who care for their neighbors.