Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-09-18 14:37:20 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 29E5C4592A96AB69101D045BC8588B2D5C33C7F9F74F69582F81E8A002EF3E3A
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A meta study of randomized controlled trials (the gold standard for studies) concluded the evidence of masks effectiveness is inconclusive. "The pooled results of RCTs did not show a clear reduction in respiratory viral infection with the use of medical/surgical masks." https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD006207.pub6/full
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