Married At First Sight bride Hayley Vernon THREATENS Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews over Melbourne’s new mask rules – but sparks backlash as fans call her ‘ignorant’ and ‘selfish’
Married At First Sight star Hayley Vernon has been slammed by fans for saying she won’t be wearing a mask during the coronavirus pandemic.
On Monday, the Melbourne-based labourer, 33, criticised Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews for making masks mandatory, and told others to ‘stand up for their rights’.
‘Why are we wearing masks? Us people who are healthy,’ she wrote on Instagram. ‘This as you said “is about curbing behaviour”. I’ll be dammed if you are going to curb anything about me.’
‘The definition of ignorance!’ Fans have slammed Married At First Sight bride Hayley Vernon (pictured) after she ranted against Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews on Instagram on Monday
She continued: ‘You are a walking talking oxymoron. I am woke. I will not be wearing a mask. MELBOURNE AND AUSTRALIANS STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS. This is not the time to comply.’
Fans quickly hit back, describing Hayley as ‘ignorant’ and ‘selfish’ because face masks can be effective in preventing the spread of coronavirus.
‘Wow, this is the definition of ignorance. Shame on you for using your platform to act like a spoilt brat and spread such absurdity,’ one critic wrote.
Conspiracy theorist: On Monday, the Melbourne-based labourer, 33, criticised Mr Andrews for making masks mandatory, and told others to ‘stand up for their rights’
‘It’s not all about you. Stop trying to make something that isn’t about you, about you. If it’s mandatory then f**king do it, stop your complaining and suck it up. The masks are there to prevent it spreading,’ another commented.
‘Get over it. Shut up and just do what’s needed in order for us to move on and not go into stage four. Grow up,’ a third follower wrote.
A fourth added: ‘It’s not about you. Why would you not wear a mask if it increases your chances of saving someone’s life?’
‘You’re doing it to protect others!’ Fans quickly hit back, describing Hayley as ‘ignorant’ and ‘selfish’ because face masks can be effective in preventing the spread of coronavirus
A similar comment read: ‘You’re doing it to protect others. The thing is now, people can be asymptomatic with the virus, meaning you don’t even know you have it. Which is why wearing a mask CAN help prevent passing the virus onto others.’
Another fan replied: ‘It doesn’t matter how healthy and fit you are, you can get struck down by COVID-19. They are trying to keep us safe. Even if you think you’ll be okay, what if you are asymptomatic and you give it to someone and they die?’
One critic pointed out that the ‘less we comply, the longer this will last’, adding: ‘Please use your social media to get people to follow the rules. I’m having a baby and at this stage my kids can’t even come see us in hospital.’
Shameful: One of Hayley’s followers commented, ‘Wow, this is the definition of ignorance. Shame on you for using your platform to act like a spoilt brat and spread such absurdity’
On Sunday, Premier Daniel Andrews announced face masks will become mandatory across Melbourne and Mitchell Shire in a bid to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Those who disobey the new government directive to wear masks outside the home – effective from 11.59pm on Wednesday – will face a $200 fine.
The drastic new measures were announced as the state recorded another 363 cases and three more deaths from the infectious respiratory disease on Sunday.
NSW Deputy Chief Health Officer Jeremy McAnulty has also followed the lead, and is advising all residents wear masks and avoid public transport.
Wearing a face mask can help with preventing the spread of coronavirus as it limits infections spread by airborne transmission.
Each time an individual coughs or sneezes, they release germs into the air and this can infect others around them.
Rules: On Sunday, Daniel Andrews (pictured) announced face masks will become mandatory across Melbourne and Mitchell Shire in a bid to stop the spread of COVID-19