Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-09-18 14:08:08 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 6D95675C42E34D1C4F28133254B88B10D7CBBAF2C623BDD6CB2F2EC0ECBC5A08
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Original Note:
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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