Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-12-31 00:29:00 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 61F6E4C487B9EE9CD5319EE2CC4866137CDF284CE8BBECA690623E090B297FD2
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Original Note:
No, the Cochrane study did not show masks do not work. The Cochrane review didn’t evaluate any studies assessing benefit to individuals of masking, but was assessing mandates. The authors themselves state this, and recommend masking on a personal level to prevent spread https://www.cochrane.org/news/statement-physical-interventions-interrupt-or-reduce-spread-respiratory-viruses-review https://www.cochrane.org/CD006207/ARI_do-physical-measures-such-hand-washing-or-wearing-masks-stop-or-slow-down-spread-respiratory-viruses
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