Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-04-30 21:08:23 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 0CAA35B4E26329CDA2F589ACEFE1554FEA8421CBEBA6A4188C9C6B97817738AB
Participant Details
Original Note:
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
All Note Details