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2023-03-13 08:40:03 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

The review stated that there was insufficient evidence, it did Not say masks don't work. "Many commentators have claimed that a recently-updated Cochrane Review shows that 'masks don't work', which is an inaccurate and misleading interpretation." https://www.cochrane.org/news/statement-physical-interventions-interrupt-or-reduce-spread-respiratory-viruses-review

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• The review stated that there was insufficient evidence, it did Not say masks don't work. "Many commentators have claimed that a recently-updated Cochrane Review shows that 'masks don't work', which is an inaccurate and misleading interpretation." https://www.cochrane.org/news/statement-physical-interventions-interrupt-or-reduce-spread-respiratory-viruses-review