Overview

• Taylor Lorenz, a former Washington Post journalist, described people not wearing masks as 'raw-dogging the air' in a heated social media post.
• The comments were part of her defense against criticism after photos emerged of her unmasked at her book launch, despite extensive COVID-19 precautions at the event.
• Lorenz claimed her ongoing masking is due to being severely immunocompromised and criticized those she believes disregard public health measures.
• Critics mocked her remarks, with many pointing out that masking has largely been abandoned and questioning the effectiveness of her precautions.
• The incident reignited debates about personal responsibility and public health measures in the post-pandemic era, with some expressing concern for Lorenz's mental health.