Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-04-30 21:09:36 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 02E3F55F1378B77F8508FA2F17F51F994E981730BFC55D1A616B19055C6BA4F3
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Masking in healthcare settings has not proven effective at stopping the spread of respiratory viruses. https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2023-04-06/masking-up-in-hospitals-didnt-stop-covid-spread-during-omicron-era-without-other-precautions-uk-study-finds https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2023/04/19/universal-masking-hospitals-clinics/2921681913849/ Surgical masks in health care protect from droplets during procedures where aerosol spray or a sterile field is present and not for preventing viruses from spreading. https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/general-hospital-devices-and-supplies/personal-protective-equipment-infection-control
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