Look at movies and TV shows made in 2021, after the complete COVID shutdown ended.

Did you see those actors with masks when you watched those movies and shows?

Obviously not.

Why? Because it would have looked ridiculous.

Were they taking a COVID risk? Yes, especially before the vaccine was available.

Was it a huge risk? For those under 40, there was a tiny risk, and there was small risk for those 40-65. But they took this risk because it was the only practical way to do to their jobs. Their full faces had to be seen.

Now in 2024, with COVID being like the flu, there should be no reason to allow people to cover their faces with N95s at high buyin tournaments. Much like the actors on TV, if that extremely tiny risk is too much, he can always stay home and let someone else play for the big money.