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Face masks ward off covid-19, so why are we still arguing about it?
newscientist ^ | 10/31/2023 | Michael Le Page

Posted on 11/01/2023 7:51:24 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27

A review of the studies done so far has concluded that wearing masks really does help prevent the spread of covid-19. It is far from the first paper to come to this finding, so why does the issue remain so controversial? The problem is that it isn’t easy to carry out individual studies of the highest standard during a pandemic.

That standard is a randomised controlled trial (RCT), in which people are randomly assigned to either get a treatment or intervention, in this case wearing a mask, or not. Because of the practical difficulties, only two RCTs have looked at whether wearing masks prevents the spread of covid-19 outside of healthcare settings.

One, in Denmark, was too small to produce a statistically significant result. The other, in Bangladesh, found that in villages randomly chosen to be supplied with masks, 35 per cent fewer people aged more than 60 years old and 10 per cent fewer people overall got symptomatic infections, compared with villages that weren’t supplied with masks.

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To: ChicagoConservative27
“The typical mask you buy in the drug store is not really effective in keeping out virus, which is small enough to pass through the material.”
- Dr. Fauci, February 2020

They speak of "evolving information" but the size of the virus remains unchanged, as do the size of the holes in the mask.

21 posted on 11/01/2023 8:00:02 AM PDT by dead (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_vFiUUcBkc)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Sorry Charlie, The cat is already out of that bag!

We KNOW from the reporting on a multitude of studies that MASKS DON’T WORK!

In fact, THEY DO HARM!

So, STFU.


22 posted on 11/01/2023 8:00:39 AM PDT by faucetman (Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts )
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To: ChicagoConservative27

That Bangladeshi study has been thoroughly debunked.

Lots of other studies suggest masks make no difference for respiratory illness spread.

And excess death data makes pretty clear that there was never a spreading “Covid” virus, unless in a few targeted areas for a few weeks in early 2020, to go along with lots of killer protocols introduced at that time which could also explain the bump in illness and death (e.g., NYC stopping resuscitation for all heart attack calls).

Other than that...


23 posted on 11/01/2023 8:01:31 AM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: ChicagoConservative27

10% effective? That could easily be applied to other immune factors.


24 posted on 11/01/2023 8:01:38 AM PDT by Repealthe17thAmendment
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Not according to numerous studies 15-20 years ago - masks in a hospital setting, used by professionals, couldn’t ward off influenza. Critical thinking skills and knowledge would indicate the statement is laughable.

And all those research facilities could save many, many millions just using masks instead of positive pressure suits and sterilization equipment for their staff studying viruses. Better let them know!

There are some ideas so stupid only a lib-tard ‘intellectual’ could believe them.


25 posted on 11/01/2023 8:01:43 AM PDT by curious7
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To: gibsonguy

“Face masks ward off covid-19, so why are we still arguing about it?”

Because Covid never was stopped via mask mandates and “Vaccine” mandates.
Oh, and even an NIH study stated masks did not do anything and actually made things worse.


26 posted on 11/01/2023 8:02:58 AM PDT by mikelets456
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To: albie

The only benefit the masks could possibly have is to remind people to wash their hands often. People still wear the masks here in Whatcom County, WA, including audiences at Mount Baker Theater in Bellingham.


27 posted on 11/01/2023 8:03:46 AM PDT by Eva (…)
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To: albie

The only benefit the masks could possibly have is to remind people to wash their hands often. People still wear the masks here in Whatcom County, WA, including audiences at Mount Baker Theater in Bellingham.


28 posted on 11/01/2023 8:03:49 AM PDT by Eva (…)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Garlic wards of vampires...........or is that werewolves?...........


29 posted on 11/01/2023 8:05:45 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: SaxxonWoods

Exactly


30 posted on 11/01/2023 8:06:01 AM PDT by EEGator
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Garlic and crosses would have similar efficacy.


31 posted on 11/01/2023 8:08:05 AM PDT by MeanWestTexan (Sometimes There Is No Lesser Of Two Evils)
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To: BenLurkin

Something I have never had, despite not being masked or vaccinated.


32 posted on 11/01/2023 8:08:12 AM PDT by piasa (Attitude adjustments offered here free of charge)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

I have great faith in any medical study that comes out of Bangladesh. Because that place is well-known for having rigorous controls when it comes to personal hygiene.

/s


33 posted on 11/01/2023 8:09:34 AM PDT by Leaning Right (The steal is real.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

He did not get very far in his reading, did he?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYdkZ07Vzx8

Vinay Prasad, M.D. is always worth watching.


34 posted on 11/01/2023 8:10:04 AM PDT by lastchance (Cognovit Dominus qui sunt eius.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

And salt wards off evil spirits so why not require everyone to throw salt over their shoulders upon going outside?


35 posted on 11/01/2023 8:10:55 AM PDT by ChinaGotTheGoodsOnClinton (Dems: We cheated fair and square!!!)
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To: All

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I saw Junkies on the sidewalk sharing needles - wearing blue masks.

Perfect, I thought.

The masks do nothing, like the six feet.


36 posted on 11/01/2023 8:11:10 AM PDT by AnthonySoprano (Impeachment Inquiry is necessary since Deep State is blocking )
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To: ChicagoConservative27

What should be studied are the respiratory problems from excessive mask wearing.


37 posted on 11/01/2023 8:11:52 AM PDT by piasa (Attitude adjustments offered here free of charge)
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To: HamiltonJay
It's always good to remember that "Covid" became an industry right quick. There are millions, maybe billions, of masks languishing in pricey warehouses and they have to move that merchandise.
38 posted on 11/01/2023 8:12:51 AM PDT by JennysCool ("It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled." - Mark Twain)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

If Masky McMaskerson wants to strap a bacteria-laden piece of cloth over his or her breathing holes, have at it.

Just don’t expect others to go along with it.


39 posted on 11/01/2023 8:14:46 AM PDT by Allegra (Stop the Zeepers from Censoring FReepers)
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To: ChicagoConservative27
"newscientist"

I guess it's kind of like "newspeak".

40 posted on 11/01/2023 8:16:12 AM PDT by Sicon ("All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." - G. Orwell>)
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