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> Their risk is practically zero. In fact, no. We're finding out that children are having long-term speech and educational issues related to masks [1,2]. And t
by timr 2y ago
> Their risk is practically zero.
In fact, no. We're finding out that children are having long-term speech and educational issues related to masks [1,2]. And that's without looking very hard, because people continue to make bald assertions about risk that deter actual, high-quality research into the question.
> masks were a net benefit that Americans needed to learn about
In science, claims must be proven. We don't just get to make things up.
[1] https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evidence-summary-covid-19-children-young-people-and-education-settings https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evidence-summary-...
[2] https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/03/how-masks-get-way-speech-therapy-kids/623332/ https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/03/how-masks...
- righthand 2y agoThese reports could be debunked in 4 years.
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