Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-09-18 18:22:31 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 7D7A42961954B0D547E31D7E923A675E1307ADE1F29B51C7BD76BE93FD237799
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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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