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WHO Says No Evidence Masks Worn By Healthy People Saves Lives, In Fact, It Could Cause Infections
World Health Organization ^ | 04/06/20 | WHO

Posted on 04/21/2020 2:30:28 PM PDT by Whiskered Logic

The WHO says on their site via a document:

"there is currently no evidence that wearing a mask (whether medical or other types) by healthy persons in the wider community setting, including universal community masking, can prevent them from infection with respiratory viruses, including COVID-19."

And that masks may cause:

• self-contamination that can occur by touching and reusing contaminated mask

• depending on type of mask used, potential breathing difficulties

• false sense of security, leading to potentially less adherence to other preventive measures such as physical distancing and hand hygiene

• diversion of mask supplies and consequent shortage of mask for health care workers

• diversion of resources from effective public health measures, such as hand hygiene


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Government
KEYWORDS: coronavirus; masks
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I guess it is time to start social shaming mask wearers.
1 posted on 04/21/2020 2:30:28 PM PDT by Whiskered Logic
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To: Whiskered Logic

Remember, the WHO is working for the ChiComs, who launched this bio-war.


2 posted on 04/21/2020 2:31:15 PM PDT by Travis McGee (EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: Whiskered Logic

Exhibit “A” of why WHO should be shut down. Totally wrong.


3 posted on 04/21/2020 2:31:37 PM PDT by kaehurowing
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To: Whiskered Logic

Wearing a mask is stupid unless you are robbing a bank or celebrating Halloween.


4 posted on 04/21/2020 2:32:56 PM PDT by Boardwalk
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To: Whiskered Logic

The big fallacy is right at the beginning, talking about “healthy persons.” With COVID-19 you cannot tell who is healthy and who is not.


5 posted on 04/21/2020 2:33:38 PM PDT by kaehurowing
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To: Boardwalk

Agreed!


6 posted on 04/21/2020 2:34:22 PM PDT by greatvikingone
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To: Whiskered Logic

So on the surface, this is bunk. Other sources are telling us that the majority of cases are asymptomatic. In other words, someone who otherwise appears healthy could be sick. That asymptomatic person would help stem the virus by WEARING A MASK.


7 posted on 04/21/2020 2:34:34 PM PDT by the_Watchman
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Uh, let’s stick to actual scientific organizations, not Chinese fronts.
Not criticizing the blog, just the folks who actually publish this sillyness in the first place.

The head of the WHO is even more fake than Dorkbama the Muslim eunuch quota boy, but at least the Dork is not called “doctor”.


8 posted on 04/21/2020 2:34:57 PM PDT by Da Coyote
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If they don’t work then why do healthcare workers need them?


9 posted on 04/21/2020 2:35:03 PM PDT by READINABLUESTATE (I'm essential!)
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To: the_Watchman

Only if they would otherwise sneeze all over the produce!


10 posted on 04/21/2020 2:36:05 PM PDT by Boardwalk
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To: Whiskered Logic
The article makes some sense. But then again, it’s the WHO. My Magic 8 Ball is more trustworthy.


11 posted on 04/21/2020 2:36:07 PM PDT by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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To: READINABLUESTATE

Better idea: Let higher risk folks wear the masks if they feel they need to.


12 posted on 04/21/2020 2:36:22 PM PDT by mewzilla (Break out the mustard seeds.)
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To: Whiskered Logic

Truth is the first casualty of war.


13 posted on 04/21/2020 2:36:44 PM PDT by tcoxaz
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To: kaehurowing

But you know if you’re coughing and/or sneezing.


14 posted on 04/21/2020 2:36:55 PM PDT by DLfromthedesert
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“diversion of mask supplies and consequent shortage of mask for health care workers”

If wearing a mask is harmful, why are they worn and coveted by health care workers?


15 posted on 04/21/2020 2:36:59 PM PDT by Meatspace
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" diversion of mask supplies and consequent shortage of mask for health care workers

Well if masks don't work then why give them to healthcare workers?

16 posted on 04/21/2020 2:37:20 PM PDT by SkyDancer ( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
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Think about it...If you have a light case and wear a mask you are likely adding to what’s in your system via the backwash in your breathing. Breathing fresh air is better for you.


17 posted on 04/21/2020 2:37:27 PM PDT by Sacajaweau
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Then why to they insist that masks be made a available to medical personnel? F the WHO


18 posted on 04/21/2020 2:37:37 PM PDT by from occupied ga (Your government is your most dangerous enemy)
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To: Meatspace

So they don’t get sued.


19 posted on 04/21/2020 2:37:53 PM PDT by Boardwalk
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To: Whiskered Logic

Mask wearing is a sign of Fear ... And makes us all Chinese


20 posted on 04/21/2020 2:37:53 PM PDT by nevermorelenore ( If My people will pray ....)
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