I have to wonder that if this is all a part of a true depopulation agenda, then, China would be the place to start. The highest population & most “obedient” to their leadership; TPTB make & correct whatever mistakes, then, try it out on the next target (after millions die in China).
(I actually think with regard to US booting mask mandate / TSA, we will reportedly see “huge increase” in Covid cases, IDK. It was all so easy. The saying, “If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” sort of applies.)