"Two weeks ago this was a "hoax." "

As I stated, what makes people consider this handwashing and other protective measures are New? The first week in Feb, we were at a restaurant where I returned to the table and asked my spouse, "Should I be concerned that the server is coughing, behind the counter?" I am in my 6th week recovering from Atypical (Walking) Pneumonia. This has nothing to do with Covid-19. It has to do with every day life.