A group of Stanford researchers published a study that says masks are ineffective and could have long-term health consequences.
“Although, scientific evidence supporting facemasks’ efficacy is lacking, adverse physiological, psychological and health effects are established,” the article states.
In January, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention performed a study and concluded that universal masking is recommended to slow the spread of COVID-19.
The CDC concluded that cloth masks and medical procedure masks substantially reduce exposure from infected wearers and reduce exposure of uninfected wearers — the CDC’s study states that mask mandates were in place in 38 states and DC at the time of publication.
But Stanford researchers disagree and say not only are masks ineffective, but could also be causing long-term health problems.
“Both medical and non-medical facemasks are ineffective to reduce human-to-human transmission and infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19,” the article details. “Wearing facemasks has adverse physiological and psychological effects … [and] long-term consequences of wearing facemasks on health are detrimental.”
The group’s research suggests that the long-term practice of wearing facemasks has the “strong potential for devastating health consequences,” and states that masks should be “avoided from use.”
Congress or any legislative body if local or what always call for a “study”, to spend tax payer’s hard earned money. It was going on before our time. Doesn’t this study give any a credibility to anything. Will they pay attention to this or does it have to be their dumb ass idea. I’m just about sick of government ( was raised to be proud and respectful of it ). And this racist chit has just about worn out it’s welcome. There is another side of life than going around claiming how bad things are for you when you happen to be living larger than ever. I was in a store parking lot last night watching humans mill around back and forth with groceries looking like robots wearing those damn mask. Totally upside down and ridiculous. Thank you President Donald J. Trump for all you did for us in a short time. And thanks to law enforcement for being there when needed along with ALL workers that had to hang in there doing their duties to keep us citizens functioning during the pandemic. Thank you all.
Oh, so they finally read the disclaimer written on the side of the box, eh?