2024-07-10 10:26:04
Since 2023 it’s reported (Link 1) that wearing a mask doesn’t keep you save from catching a virus. This is clearly proofed via the Cochrane review (Link 2) [Link][Link] CURRENTLY_RATED_NOT_HELPFUL(2-0-24) Author
2024-07-10 10:52:35
The Cochrane Review studied the benefits of mask mandates not the efficacy of masks. In addition, a new review by Oxford Professor Trisha Greenhalgh concluded masks are effective against respiratory illnesses: [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(17-1-5) Author
2024-07-10 10:55:38
It has been conclusively proven that well fitting and appropriate masks (N95 etc)works [Link] The Cochrane review had said it’s reviews was poorly worded and only looked at mask “mandates” not masks themselves. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(19-0-5) Author
2024-07-10 14:35:34
*Land public transport is a high outbreak area for COVID-19 due to characteristics like crowding, inadequate ventilation, long exposure time, and environmental closure... properly wearing masks...avoiding face-to-face orientation* are reasonable + effective preventive measures [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(14-0-3) Author
2024-07-10 15:16:16
Cochrane itself states „Many commentators have claimed that a recently-updated Cochrane Review shows that 'masks don't work', which is an inaccurate and misleading interpretation“ [Link] A number of other studies have shown the effectiveness of Face masks against SARS-CoV2, eg [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(14-2-12) Author
2024-07-10 23:46:00
The Cochrane on physical interventions to reduce the spread of respiratory viruses concluded that "wearing masks in the community probably makes little or no difference to the outcome of influenza‐like illness (ILI)/COVID‐19 like illness compared to not wearing masks". [Link] CURRENTLY_RATED_NOT_HELPFUL(1-0-7) Author