17 Years ago retailers in Australia that cashed in on community fears about SARS(SARS-COV-1) by exaggerating the health benefits of surgical masks could face fines of up to $110,000.

Now they are forcing everyone to wear them for COVID-19(SARS-COV-2)????

SAUCE: https://www.smh.com.au/national/farce-mask-its-safe-for-only-20-minutes-20030427-gdgnyo.html