Violet Affleck Advocates for Masks While Sharing Health Journey from 2019 Virus

Entertainment | July 10, 2024, 10:14 a.m.

Violet Affleck, 18, revealed her struggles with a post-viral condition at a Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting. The daughter of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner emphasized the lack of answers in medicine for the consequences of minor viruses, citing her own experience. She called attention to the impact of Covid-19, highlighting the debilitating effects of long Covid on individuals. Affleck demanded increased mask availability, air filtration, and far-UVC lights in government facilities to combat the long Covid crisis. She urged for more testing and treatment options, and adamantly opposed mask bans for any reason. Affleck's plea for safety precautions and healthcare access stems from her personal journey with a medical condition. As the eldest child of the famous Hollywood couple, Affleck is using her platform to advocate for the well-being of her community.