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2021-08-03 01:46:58 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

Masks are proven effective against COVID, and this tweet mischaracterizes the statement in the video. He says that medical masks are more effective than cloth masks, but that any mask is better than no mask. https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a35290705/which-face-mask-is-best-for-covid-protection/

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• Masks are proven effective against COVID, and this tweet mischaracterizes the statement in the video. He says that medical masks are more effective than cloth masks, but that any mask is better than no mask. https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a35290705/which-face-mask-is-best-for-covid-protection/