It made sense to put some safety measures in place. Hand wash, masks, avoiding visiting the vulnerable.
It doesn't help that governments around the world decided they like the extra power they granted themselfs. Then decided to print more money than sense.
Absolute power corrupts all. This was a prime example of it. Honestly shocked we didn't see more violent protests against the governments of the world.
Naturally sick people should stay home, wash your hands (always), and within reason restrict visiting of those that are high risk. Personally never wear a mask, know to many people that are in the field that say the cloth masks are total bs and do nothing. Plus they trigger my asthma and can't wear them. People give me looks, but for the most part don't say anything. If they do I tell them to F off in a way that matches the amount of attitude they gave me in the first place.
Most people dont wear the masks properly anyway. Luckily in the uk you only have to wear them in shops. Plus we have a road map out of all the restrictions.
The issue is those that just want to keep all the emergency powers