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The information on the WHO website as of 2 days ago said that masks will only prevent spread from people who have symptoms, but not protect people who do not ha
by rendall 7y ago
The information on the WHO website as of 2 days ago said that masks will only prevent spread from people who have symptoms, but not protect people who do not have symptoms, unless they are caring for someone who has Covid-19. This is, of course, logically inconsistent, and made me distrust the information from WHO.
That information is now gone from the website, and they no longer appear to be saying this. There is speculation that WHO was intentionally distorting facts in order to prevent hoarding.
I think it might have served them and us better to have been truthful and transparent: "There is a global shortage of masks, so please do not hoard masks. Priority should go to those who care for covid patients, and those who have symptoms."