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That masks work.

by asdkjh345fd 6y ago

That masks work.

joshuamorton 6y ago
Where, specifically, do they say that masks are ineffective?
- asdkjh345fd 6y ago
  On their website and twitter and through press outlets like CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/30/world/coronavirus-who-masks-recommendation-trnd/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/30/world/coronavirus-who-masks-r... "There is no specific evidence to suggest that the wearing of masks by the mass population has any potential benefit." That is completely and totally wrong. It is INSANE to suggest something so horrifyingly stupid and dangerous with a virus that has a two week asymptomatic, contagious incubation period. All the infected but don't know it yet people would lower the number of people they infect massively if they work masks. Every single country where mask wearing in public is the norm has a much lower fatality rate than every single country where it is not the norm.
  - joshuamorton 6y ago
    Does that say it's harmful to wear masks? The WHO's guidance has been that it isn't necessary for individuals to wear medical PPE. There are valid concerns about this, both related to shortages and improper care.
    - asdkjh345fd 6y ago
      >Does that say it's harmful to wear masks? Yes, it does. "In fact, there's some evidence to suggest the opposite". But that is irrelevant, since that is not what I claimed. I said the WHO says masks don't work. I quoted them saying it to CNN for you, and linked it. How much more in denial can you get? >The WHO's guidance has been that it isn't necessary for individuals to wear medical PPE I just showed you their guidance, which says they will not help. The overwhelming evidence unanimously says that it does help. >There are valid concerns about this, both related to shortages and improper care. There are not. There is no shortage of cotton fabric. Improper use of masks is still superior to no masks.
      - joshuamorton 6y ago
        There is, as far as I know little to no scientific evidence that cloth masks are effective at reducing the spread of covid-19 This would make the who's statement factual. There's conjecture, and maybe some empirical evidence about cloth masks, but it's weak.
        asdkjh345fd 6y ago
        There is overwhelming evidence. Dozens of studies, all show significant reduction the spread of viral diseases simply by tying a folded piece of cotton over your face. And if you need to back peddle this hard, maybe you should be so quick to snark in the first place?

That masks work.

joshuamorton 6y ago

Where, specifically, do they say that masks are ineffective?

asdkjh345fd 6y ago
On their website and twitter and through press outlets like CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/30/world/coronavirus-who-masks-recommendation-trnd/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/30/world/coronavirus-who-masks-r... "There is no specific evidence to suggest that the wearing of masks by the mass population has any potential benefit." That is completely and totally wrong. It is INSANE to suggest something so horrifyingly stupid and dangerous with a virus that has a two week asymptomatic, contagious incubation period. All the infected but don't know it yet people would lower the number of people they infect massively if they work masks. Every single country where mask wearing in public is the norm has a much lower fatality rate than every single country where it is not the norm.
- joshuamorton 6y ago
  Does that say it's harmful to wear masks? The WHO's guidance has been that it isn't necessary for individuals to wear medical PPE. There are valid concerns about this, both related to shortages and improper care.
  - asdkjh345fd 6y ago
    >Does that say it's harmful to wear masks? Yes, it does. "In fact, there's some evidence to suggest the opposite". But that is irrelevant, since that is not what I claimed. I said the WHO says masks don't work. I quoted them saying it to CNN for you, and linked it. How much more in denial can you get? >The WHO's guidance has been that it isn't necessary for individuals to wear medical PPE I just showed you their guidance, which says they will not help. The overwhelming evidence unanimously says that it does help. >There are valid concerns about this, both related to shortages and improper care. There are not. There is no shortage of cotton fabric. Improper use of masks is still superior to no masks.
    - joshuamorton 6y ago
      There is, as far as I know little to no scientific evidence that cloth masks are effective at reducing the spread of covid-19 This would make the who's statement factual. There's conjecture, and maybe some empirical evidence about cloth masks, but it's weak.
      - asdkjh345fd 6y ago
        There is overwhelming evidence. Dozens of studies, all show significant reduction the spread of viral diseases simply by tying a folded piece of cotton over your face. And if you need to back peddle this hard, maybe you should be so quick to snark in the first place?