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Covid-19: should the public wear face masks?
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The discussions reflect a strong consensus on the importance of mask-wearing, supported by references to scientific research and policy statements, with language emphasizing the benefits ('masks work') and public health impact. The tone combines scientific evidence and policy considerations, indicating a generally informed and active engagement with the topic.
Most discussions show strong support for mask-wearing, especially highlighting the benefits, as seen in statements like 'masks work' and references to studies supporting their use.
Participants display high interest, engaging with research citations, policy implications, and debating principles like the precautionary approach, indicating active involvement.
While some posts share links to studies and scientific evidence, most comments are relatively straightforward, reflecting moderate engagement rather than deep, analytical debates.
The discussions emphasize significant public health implications, with mentions of policy support and potential for reducing mortality, suggesting a moderate but meaningful influence.
Abstract in brief
- The text discusses whether the general public should wear face masks during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- It likely explains the benefits of wearing masks, such as reducing the spread of the virus, and may also address concerns or objections.
- The overall emphasis is on public health advice and the importance of mask-wearing to prevent Covid-19 transmission.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyItaly and Czech Republic and CDS USA all support at least some significant wearing of masks. Little downside now social distancing is well established https://t.co/aBJibIKmkU
...and while I'm here, facemasks work. BMJ 2020; 369 doi: https://t.co/vftrrJ9fV2. They reduce the chance of spreading the virus if you have it, and to a lesser extent protect you. The more we wear them, the fewer people will die. Gov't says we need masks for key workers. True...
Links to some academic research likely influencing face mask policy. https://t.co/jc8rnn9o5r https://t.co/2ku3Lw33Ux https://t.co/6BWUXoNrVe https://t.co/NV6PW75y1w I am surprised their isn’t more discussion on the level of use of the precautionary principle in policy making.
#Covid-19: should the public wear face masks? doi: 10.1136/bmj.m1442 (Published 9 April 2020) #BMJ Aunque es de muchos saber que la respuesta es SI, el uso de la mascarilla de tela aun es controversial. Este artículo señala información interesante sobre este tópico
Covid-19: should the public wear face masks? Babak J et al. Yes—population benefits are plausible and harms unlikely. BMJ 2020;369:m1442 doi: 10.1136/bmj.m1442 (Published 9 April 2020). Full text available. https://t.co/tnaTfQ1onn
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@deb_cohen @OutbreakJake @Babak_Javid_Lab You can read Babak’s articles and judge for yourself whether they’re badly written, and whether this group of infectious disease physicians might have a point. https://t.co/txBK48djcE
Links to some academic research likely influencing face mask policy. https://t.co/jc8rnn9o5r https://t.co/2ku3Lw33Ux https://t.co/6BWUXoNrVe https://t.co/NV6PW75y1w I am surprised their isn’t more discussion on the level of use of the precautionary principle in policy making.
@CollinNorthwest Copy these into Google, which will link you to abstracts and/or full research articles describing the efficacy of medical grade and/or cloth masks. 1) doi: 10.1088/1752-7163/ab8a55. 2) doi: 10.1016/j.idm.2020.04.001. 3) doi: 10.1021/acsnano.0c03252. 4) doi: 10.1136/bmj.m1442
@WayneGenh Copy these into Google, which will link you to abstracts and/or full research articles describing the efficacy of medical grade and/or cloth masks. 1) doi: 10.1088/1752-7163/ab8a55. 2) doi: 10.1016/j.idm.2020.04.001. 3) doi: 10.1021/acsnano.0c03252. 4) doi: 10.1136/bmj.m1442
Italy and Czech Republic and CDS USA all support at least some significant wearing of masks. Little downside now social distancing is well established https://t.co/aBJibIKmkU
...and while I'm here, facemasks work. BMJ 2020; 369 doi: https://t.co/vftrrJ9fV2. They reduce the chance of spreading the virus if you have it, and to a lesser extent protect you. The more we wear them, the fewer people will die. Gov't says we need masks for key workers. True...
Covid-19: should the public wear face masks? Babak J et al. Yes—population benefits are plausible and harms unlikely. BMJ 2020;369:m1442 doi: 10.1136/bmj.m1442 (Published 9 April 2020). Full text available. https://t.co/tnaTfQ1onn
given the gravity of the pandemic, indirect evidence of benefit combined with the low risk of harm should outweigh the absence of direct evidence supporting mask wearing by the general public.2 We agree. BMJ 2020; 369 doi: https://t.co/qYFz5kRuUP
#Covid-19: should the public wear face masks? doi: 10.1136/bmj.m1442 (Published 9 April 2020) #BMJ Aunque es de muchos saber que la respuesta es SI, el uso de la mascarilla de tela aun es controversial. Este artículo señala información interesante sobre este tópico