S Poddar
Violet Affleck, daughter of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, has always been seen wearing a face mask in public, even in the scorching heat of California. Many believed it was her way of maintaining privacy due to her famous parents, but she recently disclosed the real reason during a speech at a meeting of the LA County Board of Supervisors.
The 18-year-old revealed that she had contracted a “post-viral condition” in 2019, which gave her a first-hand experience of how even minor viruses can have serious, lingering effects. As a result, she chooses to wear a mask to protect herself.
During her passionate speech, Violet explained her health struggles and emphasized the importance of preventative measures like mask availability, air filtration, and Far-UVC light in government facilities. She also made a strong case against mask bans, advocating for the expansion of high-quality free tests and treatment, stressing that bans make vulnerable community members less safe.
Violet highlighted the severe impact of long COVID, a condition that affects one in ten infections and can cause debilitating neurological and cardiovascular issues, impacting a person’s ability to work, move, see, and think.
