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To: Bon of Babble
According to Dr. Blaylock, there have been no studies conducted to establish that either a cloth mask or the N95 mask has an impact on the transmission of the coronavirus.

Beware of Blaylock. In my opinion he's a dishonest crank.

He argues there are no studies proving masks protect against the flu.

Why flu when we're talking about Covid-19? He says

"no studies have been done to demonstrate that either a cloth mask or the N95 mask has any effect on transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Any recommendations, therefore, have to be based on studies of influenza virus transmission."

But the review of literature that he cites for his core argument also says:

"Eight of nine retrospective observational studies found that mask and/or respirator use was independently associated with a reduced risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)."

Covid-19 is caused by a SARS virus.

See that? He fails to tell his readers that multiple studies show masks are effective against SARS viruses and instead focuses on influenza.

Why? Not because he's an honest researcher but because it gives him the answer he wants.

73 posted on 05/25/2020 7:37:48 AM PDT by semimojo
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To: semimojo
"Eight of nine retrospective observational studies found that mask and/or respirator use was independently associated with a reduced risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)."

Good stuff! Might I trouble you for a link to that if you have it? Google doesn't find it.

77 posted on 05/25/2020 7:45:15 AM PDT by NobleFree ("law is often but the tyrant's will, and always so when it violates the right of an individual")
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