The other danger is when those who understand scientific scrutiny downplay a situation because we don't have the data yet, it becomes ammo for others to cherry

The other danger is when those who understand scientific scrutiny downplay a situation because we don't have the data yet, it becomes ammo for others to cherry pick to support their own beliefs which are firmly not grounded on the scientific method. Just like the mask "debate" in this country, avoiding scenes like that school hallway have a very big _potential_ benefit, while only requiring a simple change in behavior to avoid.