There are now a number of peer reviewed published scientific papers that demonstrate that wearing masks works to reduce SARS-CoV-2 Transmission.
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Peer reviewed means that the editor probably sent the paper to at least two people in the field who are competent to read, understand and strongly critique the paper. The editor gets the two reviews and makes a decision: accept, send back to the authors or reject. The author gets the reviews, which are anonymous so the authors do not know who is reviewing their paper (this prevents retaliation but also could expose the author to abuse by the reviewers). The authors revise the paper and send it back or to another journal. This process repeats until the paper is accepted or rejected. Peer review invariably improves the quality of scientific papers. Junk and unsubstantiated claims are weeded out most of the time. This does not mean that the final publication is correct. Further papers in the scientific literature will eventually usually come to an agreement about the results.
Published means that a respected journal has accepted and printed the paper either physically or online. A respected journal will usually have been publishing for many years.
Scientific means that the paper contains science, based on experiments or analysis of published data. Guesses are called "hypotheses" and speculation might be given in the Discussion at the end of a paper but will be clearly stated as hypotheses and speculation.
INTERPRETATION: Natural ventilation, face masks, and HEPA filtration are effective interventions to reduce SARS-CoV-2 aerosol transmission. These measures should be combined and complemented by additional interventions (e.g., physical distancing, hygiene, testing, contact tracing and vaccination) to maximise benefit.
Question During the COVID-19 pandemic, what has been learned about whether face mask use is associated with lower transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in community settings, and how has it been learned?
Findings Literature review revealed many high-quality observational studies demonstrating the association of face mask use in the community and of mask mandates with reduced spread of SARS-CoV-2. Randomized clinical trials conducted during the pandemic provide limited information.
Meaning Robust available data support the use of face masks in community settings to reduce transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and should inform future responses to epidemics and pandemics caused by respiratory viruses.
After adjustment for under-testing, mask mandates emerged as highly effective. Community masking saved substantial numbers of lives, and prevented economic costs, during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Ontario, Canada.
- First, there is strong and consistent evidence for airborne transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and other respiratory pathogens.
- Second, masks are, if correctly and consistently worn, effective in reducing transmission of respiratory diseases and show a dose-response effect.
- Third, respirators are significantly more effective than medical or cloth masks.
- Fourth, mask mandates are, overall, effective in reducing community transmission of respiratory pathogens.
- Fifth, masks are important sociocultural symbols; non-adherence to masking is sometimes linked to political and ideological beliefs and to widely circulated mis- or disinformation.
- Sixth, while there is much evidence that masks are not generally harmful to the general population, masking may be relatively contraindicated in individuals with certain medical conditions, who may require exemption.
Masking should be considered for long flights.
Between 118,000 and 247,800 deaths in the USA would have been prevented if all states had used the most strict preventative measures during the pandemic.
Our analysis strongly supports the warnings and recommendations of public health officials concerning the risk of COVID-19 transmission at large group gatherings, particularly when the degree of compliance with guidelines concerning the use of masks and social distancing is low. The communities in which Trump rallies took place paid a high price in terms of disease and death.and
Applying county- specific post-event death rates, we conclude that the rallies likely led to more than 700 deaths (not necessarily among attendees).
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What is already known about this topic?Summary: Kid gets tested, is negative, catches it, NO MASK, NO DISTANCING ... gives COVID-19 to 116 other people!!!
SARS-CoV-2 can spread rapidly in congregate settings such as overnight camps.
What is added by this report?
During July 2-August 11, 2020, a COVID-19 outbreak at an overnight high-school retreat likely began with a single student who had received a negative SARS-CoV-2 molecular test result <1 week before the retreat and led to 116 (76%) diagnosed COVID-19 cases among attendees
2020 Dec 10
2020 Dec 11 2020 Dec 12 2021 Jan 23 2021 Feb 10 2021 Feb 10 2021 Jan 23 2022 Nov 10"Therefore, a preventive effect of HEPA filters against COVID-19 in kindergarten settings was not confirmed. Classic preventive measures, such as wearing of facemasks and frequent ventilation, remain of utmost importance in kindergartens to curb COVID-19 contagion."
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The report findings are being distorted to support the dangerous whining about mask weating[sic]. The study specifically pointed out that all of those testing positive had participated in activities where mask wearing was not possible or adhered to, such as dining out (50%) gymn, church, bars, etc. In other words, NOT wearing a mask on those occasions caused the infection, despite wearing 85% wearing masks regularly outside tyese activities. Distorting facts is a common propoganda technique that fools those who allow others to define information for them, rather than investigate for themselves. Read the CDC report, it in no way states that masks are ineffective.
"Rancourt is a recognized scientist but is more widely known for his confrontations with his former employer, the University of Ottawa, over issues involving his grade inflation and "academic squatting," the act of arbitrarily changing the topic of a course without departmental permission."
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