Travel Med Infect Dis September 2020 PMID 32473312

Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Mingming Liang, Liang Gao, Ce Cheng, Qin Zhou, John Patrick Uy, Kurt Heiner, Chenyu Sun

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223
Peak: 17 in Nov 2020
across 4 sources since May 2020

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What people are saying

Overall, the group consistently supports the article’s conclusion that masks significantly decrease virus transmission, citing multiple meta-analyses and studies with statistics like '80% reduction' and 'OR=0.35,' with contestants debating methodological quality and recalling peer-reviewed evidence. Words like 'significant protective effect' and references to respected journals reinforce their belief in the research's importance and validity, reflecting a well-informed and engaged community.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly support the findings of the systematic review, emphasizing that mask use significantly reduces transmission risk.

InterestHigh interest

Posters are highly engaged, referencing many peer-reviewed studies, meta-analyses, and quoting specific statistical results, indicating strong interest.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many posters delve into methodological details, cite multiple sources, and directly challenge or support the evidence, showing deep engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions underscore the importance of masks as an effective adjunct in controlling respiratory viruses, demonstrating high impact on public perceptions and health policies.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review and meta-analysis examined 21 studies to assess whether face masks help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, finding that masks provide a significant protective effect with an odds ratio of 0.35.
  • Masks reduced the risk of respiratory virus infection by about 80% for both healthcare workers and non-healthcare workers, with some evidence suggesting masks are even more effective in Asian countries.
  • Overall, masks are confirmed to be helpful against viruses like influenza, SARS, and COVID-19, and they should be used as an additional measure to help reduce virus transmission.]

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TACT
@TactNowInfo · X

Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review This study adds additional evidence of the enhanced protective value of masks, we stress that the use masks serve as an adjunctive method regarding the COVID outbreak. https://t.co/IlFhEn50RE

Jan 18, 2023 · 13 likes · 3 shares · 7,392 followers View post →
Erico
@Ericonewfx123 · X

@pasoker @SFB_EMD マスクの効果が『はっきりしない』という点ですが、多くの系統的レビューとメタアナリシスで、呼吸器ウイルス感染の伝播低減効果が確認されています。例えば、PubMedのレビューではマスク着用で感染リスクが47-80%低減(OR=0.20-0.53)と報告されています。 https://t.co/c9Cz8w0qj3

Dec 25, 2025 · 12 likes · 180 followers View post →
聖帝・王城@退かぬ!媚びぬ!省みぬ!
@ojyo_k · X

システマティックレビューとメタアナリシスは、エビデンスヒエラルキーの中ではトップレベルのものだ。 マスクは呼吸器ウイルス(風邪・インフルエンザ含む)伝播を有意に防ぐ。特にアジアでの効果が高い。COVID-19では96%低減。 何度でも言うが、まともなソースを読め。 https://t.co/W9bK6SBdeE https://t.co/dKs81ytpVo

Nov 28, 2025 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 998 followers View post →
石窯パン
@alfred_every · X

@tanabeyuuta1236 @Yomiuri_Online え、そうなのですか? 学がないものでして、マスクに効果がないと言う説についてご教授いただきたいです! なにか根拠はあるのでしょうか、、? こんなものはあったのですが、なかなかしっかりとしたエビデンスがなくて、、、 https://t.co/Pg4CanioHx

Jul 18, 2023 · 8 likes · 332 followers View post →
maty || @
@nauscopio · X

@mariagallegobl @covidisairborne Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. https://t.co/bo1EHDJVQd

May 4, 2022 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 2,535 followers View post →
@meikiato.bsky.social
@CaramelMokiato · X

@End_Section230 @TorontoStar doi: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2020.101751 doi: 10.1126/sciadv.abd3083 doi: 10.1038/jes.2016.42 Here's three peer-reviewed articles published by respected journals that empirically demonstrate masks impede transmission of viral droplets. Weigh the risks with intelligence, not posturing.

Mar 27, 2021 · 6 likes · 121 followers View post →

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Erico
@Ericonewfx123 · X

@pasoker @SFB_EMD マスクの効果が『はっきりしない』という点ですが、多くの系統的レビューとメタアナリシスで、呼吸器ウイルス感染の伝播低減効果が確認されています。例えば、PubMedのレビューではマスク着用で感染リスクが47-80%低減(OR=0.20-0.53)と報告されています。 https://t.co/c9Cz8w0qj3

Dec 25, 2025 · 12 likes · 180 followers View post →
Liam Atwal
@LiamAtwalPsych · X

@marcusbignot @DanielMark93289 @TonyHinton2016 @doctor_oxford @Nigel_Farage Like this one? https://t.co/CFcpBHQ3dP

Dec 13, 2025 · 52 followers View post →
Irritable Owl
@GrumpyBurd2 · X

@PrivateIncome Citing insults doesn’t make your claim true. Peer-reviewed meta-analyses show properly worn masks do reduce respiratory virus spread. I’ve provided links; all you can offer is a blog list. If that’s your idea of evidence, no wonder you’re confused. https://t.co/X53RtdKg2i

Dec 12, 2025 · 38 followers View post →
The Guru Resurrected
@JohnAll50690792 · X

@Antisoc95839035 @JamesMelville

Dec 12, 2025 · 311 followers View post →
Irritable Owl
@GrumpyBurd2 · X

@PrivateIncome @Pauldunfy @CovidJusticeUK You’ve posted a meme graph and still not one peer-reviewed study. Here’s an actual meta-analysis showing masks reduce virus transmission: https://t.co/X53RtdKg2i. In p your ‘real world,’ you seem to avoid real evidence.

Dec 12, 2025 · 38 followers View post →
Irritable Owl
@GrumpyBurd2 · X

@Pauldunfy @PrivateIncome @CovidJusticeUK Why cloth masks? Obviously they are nowhere near as effective as proper masks, which is what would be recommended, and there is ample evidence to prove are effective in reducing the spread of respiratory viruses. https://t.co/X53RtdKg2i

Dec 12, 2025 · 38 followers View post →
Kirsti Davidson
@scruffydeluxe · X

@catsolo3 @juneslater17 Is the link to the meta analysis broken? If so google "Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis"

Dec 11, 2025 · 290 followers View post →
GORI
@gori_m04010mo · X

@h7YLxrMlqHsqTkZ 2020年のメタ解析でマスク着用による気道感染症の予防について有効性を示す物も出てるんですよ これの内容にインフルエンザ等も含まれてます Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed https://t.co/CRi2tMjWyf

Dec 11, 2025 · 714 followers View post →
Nguyễn Văn Châu Phi
@BaotangLichsu · X

RT @ojyo_k: システマティックレビューとメタアナリシスは、エビデンスヒエラルキーの中ではトップレベルのものだ。 マスクは呼吸器ウイルス(風邪・インフルエンザ含む)伝播を有意に防ぐ。特にアジアでの効果が高い。COVID-19では96%低減。 何度でも言うが、まともな…

Nov 28, 2025 · 2 shares · 125 followers View post →
不気味 (デロ麺原理主義者)
@bukimi · X

RT @ojyo_k: システマティックレビューとメタアナリシスは、エビデンスヒエラルキーの中ではトップレベルのものだ。 マスクは呼吸器ウイルス(風邪・インフルエンザ含む)伝播を有意に防ぐ。特にアジアでの効果が高い。COVID-19では96%低減。 何度でも言うが、まともな…

Nov 28, 2025 · 2 shares · 55 followers View post →
聖帝・王城@退かぬ!媚びぬ!省みぬ!
@ojyo_k · X

システマティックレビューとメタアナリシスは、エビデンスヒエラルキーの中ではトップレベルのものだ。 マスクは呼吸器ウイルス(風邪・インフルエンザ含む)伝播を有意に防ぐ。特にアジアでの効果が高い。COVID-19では96%低減。 何度でも言うが、まともなソースを読め。 https://t.co/W9bK6SBdeE https://t.co/dKs81ytpVo

Nov 28, 2025 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 998 followers View post →
Octave de la Croix-Rousse
@LugdunumDe · X

@FormalValentine @GuyBergeron9 @Librechoix99 Juste une meta-analyse par exemple soit le niveau de preuve le plus élevé https://t.co/DRX6xEntHF

Nov 27, 2025 · 102 followers View post →
maga must go
@BanNothing82 · X

@AlejandroPotre1 @TanukiLives @JacquelynBisse2 @NicHulscher https://t.co/Z4pJhvtLTF Ok. Next

Oct 29, 2025 · 463 followers View post →
Thibault Colin, MPH, MSc
@ThibaultColin · X

@sosergent @Sich2a @barriere_dr @Nice_Matin @SantePubliqueFr Pour l'efficacité du masque face aux virus respiratoires, relisez ceci : Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/EbArCzatwL

Oct 29, 2025 · 104 followers View post →
Thibault Colin, MPH, MSc
@ThibaultColin · X

@YaqubAbuMarkub @AlexisPhilo Premièrement, on n'est pas engagés donc non... Deuxièmement, pour le masque, vous vous trompez : Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/EbArCzatwL

Oct 25, 2025 · 1 like · 104 followers View post →
Thibault Colin, MPH, MSc
@ThibaultColin · X

@c_realiste @StefanCuvelier Voilà pour le masque qui ne sert à rien... Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/EbArCzb1mj Sinon la paix à la russe, niet... https://t.co/HXLO8RRzDU

Oct 23, 2025 · 104 followers View post →
Sisifo
@Sisifo59784052 · X

@tear_hunter @BOOBASNIFFA @DramaAlert There's two. https://t.co/IeBmMSYeyk https://t.co/qn2pQ37BuK

Oct 21, 2025 · 1 followers View post →
Thibault Colin, MPH, MSc
@ThibaultColin · X

@sudokuvariante Oui, le masque sert pour les virus respiratoires. C'est démontré depuis un moment. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/EbArCzb1mj

Oct 20, 2025 · 104 followers View post →
Thibault Colin, MPH, MSc
@ThibaultColin · X

@Yarg16180339887 @lonnibesancon Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/EbArCzb1mj https://t.co/Oz2NKMdVKe

Oct 20, 2025 · 104 followers View post →
じすけ❂✨✨✨ tiamat
@jisukewizon · X

@7UVVqEJK8BUTYem @tabinidetain だいたいこんな感じ https://t.co/CPBEgBgTe6

Sep 24, 2025 · 1 like · 3,674 followers View post →
Lucas Krands
@labsarekindest · X

@WGS328 @Joe756577222337 @RandPaul Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, et al. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis 2020; 36:101751.

Sep 24, 2025 · 157 followers View post →
Lucas Krands
@labsarekindest · X

@godsfavoriteant @jdelta1adams @Joe756577222337 @RandPaul Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, et al. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis 2020; 36:101751.

Sep 24, 2025 · 157 followers View post →
Lucas Krands
@labsarekindest · X

@RandPaul Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, et al. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis 2020; 36:101751.

Sep 24, 2025 · 157 followers View post →
Lucas Krands
@labsarekindest · X

@Rebate462 @DrNeilStone Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, et al. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis 2020; 36:101751.

Aug 27, 2025 · 157 followers View post →
Ξpi-Yeti
@TheMemeticist · X

@JoshuaHelsdon1 @kadamssl Dismissing masks based on a single outdated 2018 court ruling ignores meta-analytic evidence proving their efficacy. Masks work for fine dust and asbestos, so claiming they don't filter viruses, which are in the size range of the filter, is nonsense. https://t.co/bl8dRIW8Bf

Aug 14, 2025 · 5,043 followers View post →
Mariposa
@m__ripo · X

@Gabriel02360574 https://t.co/mJMX99HYrc

Jul 1, 2025 · 199 followers View post →
Mariposa
@m__ripo · X

@IsoHenkka https://t.co/mJMX99HYrc

Jul 1, 2025 · 199 followers View post →
Mariposa
@m__ripo · X

@SF_Elmu @ER_Korhola https://t.co/mJMX99HYrc

Jul 1, 2025 · 199 followers View post →
Mariposa
@m__ripo · X

@FatPjotr @ER_Korhola Hikisen rätin tilalla maski on parempi. Niillä on todistettu olevan hyötyä. https://t.co/mJMX99HYrc

Jul 1, 2025 · 1 like · 199 followers View post →
Lucas Krands
@labsarekindest · X

@SeanLulofs @Unsubstantive @DrNeilStone Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, et al. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis 2020; 36:101751.

May 30, 2025 · 157 followers View post →
Lucas Krands
@labsarekindest · X

@ghackethorn @ophiuchus_1 @rustbeltmaga @Keegan59992745 Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, et al. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis 2020; 36:101751.

Apr 8, 2025 · 1 like · 157 followers View post →
Lucas Krands
@labsarekindest · X

@Kristi3King @Mrbandot1 @acnewsitics Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, et al. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis 2020; 36:101751.

Mar 22, 2025 · 157 followers View post →
Lucas Krands
@labsarekindest · X

@monkey449 @silver41398 @DrNeilStone Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, et al. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis 2020; 36:101751.

Mar 1, 2025 · 157 followers View post →
Lucas Krands
@labsarekindest · X

@denise_alane @CondonEllory @mattgaetz Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, et al. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis 2020; 36:101751.

Feb 19, 2025 · 157 followers View post →
Eric
@EricFleurbaay · X

@FrankPeeters4 @UZLeuven Een analyse van 21 studies toonde aan dat het gebruik van maskers een significant beschermend effect had, met een odds ratio van 0,35 (95% CI: 0,24-0,51). Dit suggereert dat maskergebruik het risico op infectie met ongeveer 65% vermindert. https://t.co/Hu4IVVIjJ1

Feb 4, 2025 · 6,076 followers View post →
Lucas Krands
@labsarekindest · X

@WaltTkaczuk @HilaryWollis @MaryLTrump Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, et al. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis 2020; 36:101751.

Jan 29, 2025 · 157 followers View post →
Lucas Krands
@labsarekindest · X

@WaltTkaczuk @HilaryWollis @MaryLTrump Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, et al. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis 2020; 36:101751.

Jan 29, 2025 · 157 followers View post →
Fragmento Cero
@FragmentoCero · X

@Placeb0Mad @wallstwolverine "The role of community-wide wearing of face mask for control of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic due to SARS-CoV-2" – 2020 "Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis" – 2020

Dec 21, 2024 · 235 followers View post →
Talley
@c_talley777 · X

@Partimilieiste @morgan13005 @laurenceide69 https://t.co/jzdBalnYdc Faut un peu se calmer sur le délire anti-masque, c'était pas vraiment efficace pour Omicron à cause du R0 >10. Ça marche quand même bien pour les virus de la grippe et du rhume.

Oct 25, 2024 · 93 followers View post →
Lucas Krands
@labsarekindest · X

@MTnutz @WaitingForPerot @MissHot @dr_kkjetelina Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, et al. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis 2020; 36:101751.

Sep 30, 2024 · 157 followers View post →
Lucas Krands
@labsarekindest · X

@ritsie01 @PatTheSocialist Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, et al. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis 2020; 36:101751.

Aug 29, 2024 · 157 followers View post →
Lucas Krands
@labsarekindest · X

@deOuweMeester @jcskills12 @PatTheSocialist Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, et al. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis 2020; 36:101751.

Aug 29, 2024 · 157 followers View post →
Lucas Krands
@labsarekindest · X

@DrGregInc @PatTheSocialist Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, et al. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis 2020; 36:101751.

Aug 29, 2024 · 1 like · 157 followers View post →
Jim Earl, jimearl.bsky.social
@jimearl666 · X

@Paul38280726 @PatTheSocialist Weird that a "scientist" would not be aware of this: Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/Z2sZ186kHo

Aug 28, 2024 · 4,901 followers View post →
Hathu ✈️
@aisherth · X

@shifanahmed20 4. Liang, M., Gao, L., Cheng, C., Zhou, Q., Uy, J. P., Heiner, K., & Sun, C. (2020). Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Jun 27, 2024 · 4,440 followers View post →
Hathu ✈️
@aisherth · X

@shifanahmed20 2. MacIntyre, C. R., & Chughtai, A. A. (2015). Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review. (ScienceDirect)

Jun 27, 2024 · 4,440 followers View post →
Supwithbates
@supwithbates · X

@DanWells1139026 @Countryboy3343 @iluminatibot Science is done with peer reviewed studies. And those show that masking did work. It didn’t work as well here as it did elsewhere, possibly in part due to societal resistance or people not wearing correctly. https://t.co/Uk3cvWOQhh

Jun 19, 2024 · 184 followers View post →
Steeve
@corvettemaniacc · X

@Alexis_Cossette https://t.co/6lxP8w7KqQ Meta analyse qui dit le contraire de ce que tu disais

Jun 17, 2024 · 142 followers View post →
TACT
@TactNowInfo · X

@visslfc @TheDaddyTwins Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis This study adds additional evidence of the enhanced protective value of masks, we stress that the use masks serve as an adjunctive method regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.

Jun 17, 2024 · 7,392 followers View post →
Speaking Thoughts
@riderthought · X

@APBIOonly @grateful_web @kylegriffin1 https://t.co/n3m5zpMWAF https://t.co/1Hfc4rS0hL https://t.co/TILQezwZMj Keep trying, Sparky.

Jun 4, 2024 · 1 like · 491 followers View post →
Lucas Krands
@labsarekindest · X

@FiveTimesAugust You are an embarrassment to the gene pool. Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, et al. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis 2020; 36:101751.

May 22, 2024 · 157 followers View post →
Maribel González
@Maribel24091971 · X

@ChrPeterson90 review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis. 2020 Jul-Aug;36:101751. doi: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2020.101751.

Apr 27, 2024 · 175 followers View post →
Maribel González
@Maribel24091971 · X

@ChrPeterson90 Howard J, Huang A, Li Z et al. An evidence review of face masks against COVID-19. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2021 Jan 26;118(4):e2014564118. doi: 10.1073/pnas.2014564118. Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C et al. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systemati

Apr 27, 2024 · 175 followers View post →
Lucas Krands
@labsarekindest · X

@GovtZombie @HilldurG @MarkWar16520311 Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, et al. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis 2020; 36:101751.

Apr 8, 2024 · 1 like · 157 followers View post →
Lucas Krands
@labsarekindest · X

@ianmSC Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, et al. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis 2020; 36:101751.

Apr 8, 2024 · 157 followers View post →
Lucas Krands
@labsarekindest · X

@Patrici29740516 @GetSchwifyinere @DiedSuddenly_ Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, et al. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis 2020; 36:101751.

Apr 3, 2024 · 157 followers View post →
pierluigi di filippo
@94Pigi · X

@Valeria__79 @Gabrigrifo1 @gstarwind @Ka52MadWorld @tivvudoloroff https://t.co/nrRbAIAs8P

Mar 20, 2024 · 26 followers View post →
Lucas Krands
@labsarekindest · X

@sheen1776 @allangmiller1 @rubrogram Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, et al. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis 2020; 36:101751.

Mar 19, 2024 · 1 like · 157 followers View post →
m
@quartermik · X

@Thor_H_Odinson @SkolBros That’s not true at all https://t.co/gKlulBCorX

Mar 2, 2024 · 86 followers View post →
Lucas Krands
@labsarekindest · X

@TheFreeAussie @yay_its_james Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, et al. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis 2020; 36:101751.

Feb 25, 2024 · 157 followers View post →
Lucas Krands
@labsarekindest · X

@Tertianship @DanielKotzin @DrJBhattacharya Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, et al. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis 2020; 36:101751.

Feb 10, 2024 · 157 followers View post →
TACT
@TactNowInfo · X

@warrtalon Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis This study adds additional evidence of the enhanced protective value of masks, we stress that the use masks serve as an adjunctive method regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.

Jan 17, 2024 · 7,392 followers View post →
La mitocondria
@m1t0c0ndr14 · X

@Yo_soy_JulyR Depende a quien le creas https://t.co/CFm0iuA0wr

Jan 8, 2024 · 10 followers View post →
T.314156
@T14159265358 · X

@BernardoPaz_Re https://t.co/sWq115IV8v

Jan 7, 2024 · 113 followers View post →
海馬
@hippocampally45 · X

@7iU7npdlhEltGMy @tamazoneayakO 反ワク・反マスクって本当に決めつけ好きだよなw 大規模RCTでマスクによる感染効果が有効な論文なんて少し調べればでてきますけどwご存知ですらないのですか?w https://t.co/TiKPMSPf4s https://t.co/KmiZYy7mW0 https://t.co/wJe8DrmR9F https://t.co/HZaaJmGSjj https://t.co/B1dJCuMNQN

Dec 7, 2023 · 2 likes · 650 followers View post →
TL
@cicada29 · X

@tom_anticomm @david_r_morgan There your study pre-dating 2020 (including 21 different studies) 'This indicates that before the COVID-19 pandemic, there was already substantial evidence supporting the effectiveness of masks in preventing the transmission of respiratory viruses' https://t.co/DvHeIuqon9

Dec 2, 2023 · 28 followers View post →
Recep Öztürk
@DrRecepOzturk · X

@drahmetrasim Bu meta analiz ve diğer yayınları lütfen okuyun https://t.co/qteq0mwNTW

Oct 4, 2023 · 15,246 followers View post →
Leigh
@leighrobinson · X

@WendzMars @ABridgen What evidence to the contrary? Here is the evidence they are effective against respiratory infections: https://t.co/POKZPVtstx

Sep 25, 2023 · 1 like · 169 followers View post →
Leigh
@leighrobinson · X

@ABridgen https://t.co/POKZPVtstx “protective effects of wearing mask were significant in cluster randomized trials and observational studies.” Believing in your own eyes is a poor replacement for actual scientific inquiry.

Sep 25, 2023 · 1 like · 169 followers View post →
a remick - Veritas vos liberat!
@alanlremick · X

@Christo21854255 @DazeJohnby @redheadlass1402 @DavidWolfe https://t.co/dvo9eqE3xs

Sep 24, 2023 · 223 followers View post →
E.O.A.
@eastofadelaide · X

@TGhm1975 @DavidEmmerson_D @MartinKulldorff @HRaleighspeaks https://t.co/uIBUj3nKIr

Sep 12, 2023 · 1,626 followers View post →
Jack Phelan, USMC Vet.
@EDub56 · X

@KanekoaTheGreat "Conclusions: This study adds additional evidence of the enhanced protective value of masks, we stress that the use masks serve as an adjunctive method regarding the COVID-19 outbreak." https://t.co/GHgIHGhMBP

Sep 11, 2023 · 449 followers View post →
Jack Phelan, USMC Vet.
@EDub56 · X

@KanekoaTheGreat "Conclusions: This study adds additional evidence of the enhanced protective value of masks, we stress that the use masks serve as an adjunctive method regarding the COVID-19 outbreak." https://t.co/GHgIHGhMBP

Sep 11, 2023 · 449 followers View post →
Calum Oakes
@CalumOakes1 · X

@smerconish “Conclusions: This study adds additional evidence of the enhanced protective value of masks, we stress that the use masks serve as an adjunctive method regarding the COVID-19 outbreak” . https://t.co/GouxbIoIZf

Sep 9, 2023 · 1,359 followers View post →
Antoni Goldstein
@AntekGoldstein · X

@KrzysioJezyna @markiewkatomasz Kolejne trzy metaanalizy, wszystkie pokazują zyski z noszenia maseczek (ale konkretnych typów i w konkretnych okolicznościach): https://t.co/A0JvlERSHK https://t.co/QrvMUEvePz https://t.co/NJGfsNooZR

Sep 6, 2023 · 210 followers View post →
TACT
@TactNowInfo · X

@KarenStrine3 @jlerollblues @joeyfox85 Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis We stress that the use masks serve as an adjunctive method regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. https://t.co/IlFhEn50RE

Aug 23, 2023 · 7,392 followers View post →
とよくん
@toyokun777 · X

Liang, M. et al. (2020) - "Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis" - このメタ分析では、呼吸器ウイルスの伝播を予防するためのマスクの効果について調査しています。

Aug 14, 2023 · 221 followers View post →
石窯パン
@alfred_every · X

@kozokozo54 @PBWhen そもそもRCT結合体なんて造語作ってる時点でお察しではあるが、、、、 RCT=メタ分析ですが。 あなたの大好きなメタ分析をした結果「予防効果がある」と結論づけられてる論文あげますね^^ 喋れば喋るほど自分の首絞めていくやつって本当におるんやな。 https://t.co/Pg4CanioHx

Jul 21, 2023 · 332 followers View post →
石窯パン
@alfred_every · X

@tanabeyuuta1236 @Yomiuri_Online え、そうなのですか? 学がないものでして、マスクに効果がないと言う説についてご教授いただきたいです! なにか根拠はあるのでしょうか、、? こんなものはあったのですが、なかなかしっかりとしたエビデンスがなくて、、、 https://t.co/Pg4CanioHx

Jul 18, 2023 · 8 likes · 332 followers View post →
The Quant Med
@quant_med · X

@Carlis02Jc @pequena_roca Lo que tú digas, eminencia. https://t.co/nMBSjfJCVI https://t.co/3o529OGEzU https://t.co/wwaeu3UdFK

Jul 9, 2023 · 358 followers View post →
monoaminoxidasa
@monoaminoxidasa · X

@gracia65 @ElardKoch En realidad hay bastantes acá un par de metaanalisis, cada uno con más de 100 referencias. No desestime lo que no entiende. https://t.co/uAXBG3yXNm https://t.co/mKaHEfEkwF

Jun 14, 2023 · 1 like · 1,477 followers View post →
Bonhoeffer's Child
@bonhoefferchild · X

@AmyKosari @justin_hart @HighWireTalk Oh. So ALL of these people lied. But you found a secret conspiracy of truth. https://t.co/vQmGpj9nE0 https://t.co/FaGMsnZYWZ https://t.co/t06U0GMOni https://t.co/FHh8at63gh https://t.co/LkL7ySyrmn

May 2, 2023 · 9,637 followers View post →
Biddy
@levellersall · X

Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis - PMC https://t.co/UKUu9t9l3b

Apr 30, 2023 · 45 followers View post →
Paciel Daniela
@PacielDaniela · X

@Dr_Julio_Medina @MSPUruguay https://t.co/XhxePQOIvQ

Mar 7, 2023 · 1,256 followers View post →
Jim Earl, jimearl.bsky.social
@jimearl666 · X

@jvgraz @AJMooreHealth Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/Z2sZ186kHo

Mar 6, 2023 · 1 like · 4,901 followers View post →
Matthew Zilog
@ZilogMatthew · X

@jengleruk @existential_1 @mrmarkdolan There you go! Significant protection sounds like I'd want to wear one and want others around me wearing one during a pandemic, too. https://t.co/jG5oOpRjZR

Feb 25, 2023 · 1 like · 4 followers View post →
Alan Watson
@Alan_Watson_ · X

@JimBennieMD And when examined including SARS-CoV-2: "Masks had a protective effect against influenza viruses (OR = 0.55), SARS (OR = 0.26), and SARS-CoV-2 (OR = 0.04)." Doi:10.1016/j.tmaid.2020.101751 https://t.co/BE4olecfwz

Feb 1, 2023 · 1,526 followers View post →
Alan Watson
@Alan_Watson_ · X

@CElder556 @mad4fev @carlheneghan On the other hand... "Masks had a protective effect against influenza viruses (OR = 0.55), SARS (OR = 0.26), and SARS-CoV-2 (OR = 0.04)." Doi:10.1016/j.tmaid.2020.101751 https://t.co/UtOFtcCU7N

Feb 1, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,526 followers View post →
まさと
@r_b9w · X

@cma_kawa @kuratamagohan この界隈では伝家の宝刀のようにRCT有意差なしを取り上げるのは何なんですか? 有意差ありとするRCTを置いておきます。こちらはサンプルサイズ50万です。 https://t.co/peAGFa0mez

Jan 20, 2023 · 129 followers View post →
まさと
@r_b9w · X

@ta9mik_noz @kuratamagohan …と聞きかじっている訳ですよね? マスクの有効性を示す論文も多くありますが? 例えばこれはサンプルサイズ50万人のRCTですが… https://t.co/peAGFa0mez

Jan 20, 2023 · 1 like · 129 followers View post →
PelicanNurse
@pelicannurse · X

Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/NKMkPez2UJ

Jan 18, 2023 · 860 followers View post →
SoTiredofThisMess2020
@SuchaMess2020 · X

RT @TactNowInfo: Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review This study adds additional evidenc…

Jan 18, 2023 · 3 shares · 1,036 followers View post →
Kara McNair
@karamcnair · X

RT @TactNowInfo: Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review This study adds additional evidenc…

Jan 18, 2023 · 3 shares · 1,490 followers View post →
Naila নায়লা তাসনীম
@nailatrahman · X

RT @TactNowInfo: Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review This study adds additional evidenc…

Jan 18, 2023 · 3 shares · 4,621 followers View post →
TACT
@TactNowInfo · X

Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review This study adds additional evidence of the enhanced protective value of masks, we stress that the use masks serve as an adjunctive method regarding the COVID outbreak. https://t.co/IlFhEn50RE

Jan 18, 2023 · 13 likes · 3 shares · 7,392 followers View post →
T. Sempronius G.
@FizikDr · X

@AyRa17173457 @zidaneportakal @SirketAvcisi @kafanindisinda @HaberReport Al canım https://t.co/DSC5EIkAOF

Jan 8, 2023 · 78 followers View post →
DuncanS
@ScoDuncan · X

@Chris52159709 @EssexPR The burden of proof in this case lies with people stating that masks work. Fortunately, that has been researched and shown to be the case, albeit in a limited number of studies: https://t.co/s29hw8mqf2

Jan 3, 2023 · 4 followers View post →
DuncanS
@ScoDuncan · X

@EssexPR @DHFabian1 Here's a meta-analysis: https://t.co/s29hw8mqf2

Jan 3, 2023 · 4 followers View post →
SWW Shays Kid
@SWW_ShaysKid · X

Well MEDICAL resesrch says mask AND vax, so you are a fan of masking, then... right, @KyraKelly4559? "...mask use provided a significant protective effect..." https://t.co/UcYvajpoGR https://t.co/96z9zupT0v

Dec 16, 2022 · 2,315 followers View post →
Guillermo Lopez Lluch
@glopllu69 · X

@con_vikingos @manuelmuro5 @Xenomorfo777 Algunos ya hay. Obviamente mejor una FPP3 que una de tela o quirúrgica. Pero eso ya se sabía. https://t.co/1uSg7WhOwI https://t.co/CqLMgjOkgz https://t.co/xrgGiem3iK Mucho me temo que para usted estas revisiones sistemáticas no son de suficiente calidad.

Dec 16, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,530 followers View post →
Waniou
@Waniou · X

@MeliR143 @Targgthewise @emilystar305 @Savge75 @mb_jfb @ecodesign1776 @AHart1974 @zismo64 @elonmusk I'm going to be naturally sceptical of anything coming from the Cato institute, they're a right wing think tank and not an unbiased source. But they cite this paper for some reason: https://t.co/5BnWGui3g5 Which... says masks work. So.... yeah good work guys, you proved my point https://t.co/3fzgNeK2bL

Dec 13, 2022 · 75 followers View post →
calisto06
@calisto0606 · X

@MEUNIERPatric11 @FrcsBraun @Sante_Gouv https://t.co/h0ykpNQgzy

Dec 5, 2022 · 638 followers View post →
Bryan Phillips
@bryanlphillips1 · X

@rmkovach @jdlholmes @Sandyboots2020 https://t.co/Tol9MekTzk

Dec 4, 2022 · 88 followers View post →
Bryan Phillips
@bryanlphillips1 · X

@DiscardedJ0ker @rmkovach @jdlholmes @Sandyboots2020 https://t.co/Tol9MekTzk

Dec 4, 2022 · 88 followers View post →
Bryan Phillips
@bryanlphillips1 · X

@AwakenedAttire1 @monicasweet2006 @Sandyboots2020 https://t.co/Tol9MekTzk

Dec 4, 2022 · 3 likes · 88 followers View post →
Yuki Hadeishi
@YukiHadeishi · X

@Scooter_Solo8 @StashColTV @maosbot Masks do not prevent transmission of respiratory illnesses, but they do decrease transmission. https://t.co/xgsFUA0l07

Dec 1, 2022 · 166 followers View post →
Arthur Dent
@ArthurCDent · X

@DerekPederson3 Is that e-cig vapour? Rather different. Why not do a quick scan of the research literature if you’re curious? It only took me 2min to find this meta analysis. https://t.co/WL1PQ6QQa6

Nov 30, 2022 · 1 like · 11,362 followers View post →
Bryan Phillips
@bryanlphillips1 · X

@drdegen1665 @ianmSC https://t.co/Tol9MekTzk

Nov 30, 2022 · 2 likes · 88 followers View post →
Beckie Ingram
@dr_beckie · X

@covid_clarity @JeromeAdamsMD Here you go .... And better than single publication it's a meta-analysis. Published in reputable journal and peer reviewed. https://t.co/8fjwn9Nkjj

Nov 15, 2022 · 781 followers View post →
Yann BECKER, Ph.D.
@YannBECKER4 · X

@0hWell__ Votre propos sur le masque est faux. 45% moins de risque de grippe, -74% contre le SRAS et -96% contre la COVID… « Masks had a protective effect against influenza viruses (OR = 0.55), SARS (OR = 0.26), and SARS-CoV-2 (OR = 0.04) » https://t.co/ppgQKby5Fz

Nov 14, 2022 · 1 like · 844 followers View post →
BYD is Destroying Tesla
@MartinNumbers6 · X

@WatchUFCGetPaid @Ellsmom1964 @therecount "21 studies met our inclusion criteria.Use of masks by healthcare workers and non-healthcare workers can reduce the risk of respiratory virus infection by 80% (OR = 0.20, 95% CI = 0.11-0.37) and 47% (OR = 0.53, 95% CI = 0.36-0.79)." https://t.co/4GQQ7VHI9v - DERP!

Oct 21, 2022 · 13 followers View post →
lilipunkita
@lilipunkita · X

@LaShamy Te dije q no te voy a hacer la tarea amix pero ya q sigues duro y dale. https://t.co/0O2fii3fO2

Oct 17, 2022 · 5,398 followers View post →
dr3md
@dr3_md · X

@jonathanstea @CaulfieldTim @ScienceUpFirst @DeNovo_Fatima @DocMCohen @SammyG_MD @MoriartyLab @AntibioticDoc @StanKutcher @crackedscience Travel Med Infect Dis. 2020 July-August; 36: 101751. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: a meta-analysis M Liang, The use of masks by healthcare workers and non-healthcare workers reduced the risk of respiratory virus infection by 80%

Oct 16, 2022 · 18 followers View post →
@banie01.bsky.social
@banie01 · X

@Mark__Pilbeam @CellaH26 @MichealLehane @rtenews Vaccines don't prevent COVID, they reduce mortality and duration of illness. Heres metastudy that demonstrates efficacy of masking from 35 studies. And when you come back on this? Sources matter, post your sources not a cherry picked out of context graph https://t.co/X7I9ToNFn6

Oct 11, 2022 · 2,372 followers View post →
SheWalksTheGray
@HeidiSueRoth1 · X

@mentalfloss999 @LadyDoctorSays https://t.co/ECsosFwIxG

Oct 4, 2022 · 745 followers View post →
l'Extratrucide
@korbenAllias · X

@CainTubal83 @DanteTrend @Och11169084Paul @respectonsnouss @BFMTV @DrineSoleil Lis et apprend : Méta analyse de 21 études sur pubmed https://t.co/VB3Y8fyNE0

Sep 24, 2022 · 106 followers View post →
Not Your Mommy's Commie
@Rex_OnTheRadio · X

@PrimeTimeCapit1 @jvmlost @RadLegalTakes @Lidsville Science? You like science do you? https://t.co/v9XNgQtqLA). https://t.co/ZoR7Tm5h7F https://t.co/yJJ1CGRWdB

Sep 11, 2022 · 1 like · 124 followers View post →
David Cash
@dcash781 · X

@taipan168 So what about this one from the same thread you quoted? https://t.co/JsAATEm96w

Aug 26, 2022 · 191 followers View post →
Max Likelihood
@PoulardMere · X

@Debora98398253 @madforfree Le butta male sull'utilità delle mascherine, bastava fare un ricerca su Pubmed per rendersene conto, ma quando si parte prevenuti si vede solo ciò che si vuole vedere e si finisce peggio, per renderla edotta gliene posto uno tra i tanti https://t.co/GHCqtuHsgx

Aug 8, 2022 · 583 followers View post →
Peter Roche
@Velo_vinifera · X

@HesterMofet1991 @JohnRuddick2 Liang et al 2020 found masks provided a “significant protective effect” ... against influenza viruses (OR = 0.55), SARS (OR = 0.26), and SARS-CoV-2 (OR = 0.04) https://t.co/ZnDI8spn0n

Aug 5, 2022 · 446 followers View post →
Peter Roche
@Velo_vinifera · X

@HesterMofet1991 @traverselife @JohnRuddick2 Liang et al 2020 found masks provided a “significant protective effect” ... against influenza viruses (OR = 0.55), SARS (OR = 0.26), and SARS-CoV-2 (OR = 0.04) https://t.co/ZnDI8spn0n

Aug 5, 2022 · 1 like · 446 followers View post →
dr3md
@dr3_md · X

@lauriemcclain @XpoCorruption Travel Med Infect Dis. 2020 July-August; 36: 101751. Title: Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis Mask use decreased the risk of flu and Covid infection by 65%.

Jul 21, 2022 · 18 followers View post →
MartinGala
@MartinG39205538 · X

@Mr_N00b00dy This study adds additional evidence of the enhanced protective value of masks, we stress that the use masks serve as an adjunctive method regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. https://t.co/cedrhHS2Rs

Jun 2, 2022 · 110 followers View post →
oldo
@oldo · X

@bobepidemiology Here's one that did find an effect. https://t.co/I6ZLFoQ0vw

May 30, 2022 · 1,465 followers View post →
wanderlust
@Notatmypicnic · X

RT @DonaldVinh: @PerigGouanvic @CipoAPIQ Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A ... https://t.co/AKErrRNg50…

May 14, 2022 · 1 share · 1,377 followers View post →
Don Vinh
@DonaldVinh · X

@PerigGouanvic @CipoAPIQ Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A ... https://t.co/AKErrRNg50 Use of masks by healthcare workers (HCWs) and non-healthcare workers (Non-HCWs) can reduce the risk of respiratory virus infection by 80% and 47%

May 14, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 7,457 followers View post →
Catherine Giuliano, PhD
@CathGiuliano · X

@semuelman @sam_brown7 @cliverichweeks @VictorianCHO This is real world evidence, have a read https://t.co/rm6NIywqRX

May 13, 2022 · 209 followers View post →
Laura
@leglobo_laura · X

Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/L0Ny93VdNz

May 13, 2022 · 4,818 followers View post →
Catherine Giuliano, PhD
@CathGiuliano · X

@sam_brown7 @cliverichweeks @VictorianCHO https://t.co/rm6NIywqRX

May 13, 2022 · 2 likes · 209 followers View post →
DENTRO_MADRID
@CER_OF_AUT · X

RT @nauscopio: @mariagallegobl @covidisairborne Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and…

May 6, 2022 · 3 shares · 3,470 followers View post →
maty || @
@nauscopio · X

Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. https://t.co/bo1EHDJVQd

May 4, 2022 · 2,535 followers View post →
maty || @
@nauscopio · X

Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. https://t.co/bo1EHDJVQd

May 4, 2022 · 2,535 followers View post →
María Gallego Blanco
@mariagallegobl · X

RT @nauscopio: @mariagallegobl @covidisairborne Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and…

May 4, 2022 · 3 shares · 5,611 followers View post →
Juan Salvador Pérez Muñoz
@JuanSalvadorPr5 · X

RT @nauscopio: @mariagallegobl @covidisairborne Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and…

May 4, 2022 · 3 shares · 1,207 followers View post →
maty || @
@nauscopio · X

RT @nauscopio: @mariagallegobl @covidisairborne Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and…

May 4, 2022 · 3 shares · 2,535 followers View post →
maty || @
@nauscopio · X

@mariagallegobl @covidisairborne Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. https://t.co/bo1EHDJVQd

May 4, 2022 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 2,535 followers View post →
Adam Cooper
@solterraadam · X

@SandyConnell5 @gillspencer8 @CaptJolly @Paul_Briley @danielgoyal Also here; https://t.co/OylSI1nBb8

Apr 30, 2022 · 50 followers View post →
Snicble
@Snicble · X

@hsom113 @Sebstar15 @musicquestmike @DrNeilStone @ESCMID Okay, here you go: 1. https://t.co/MSdzYuz2qE 2. https://t.co/4X5gnJJ90R 3. https://t.co/gvgOuDZ6PD 4. https://t.co/tDwqhxY66T 5. https://t.co/RRNVu2X9JJ 6. https://t.co/kddyqOI5c2 7. https://t.co/7JcnMVfsHX Your turn.

Apr 24, 2022 · 47 followers View post →
aminatou
@aminathreee · X

@richcreed @reynardmuldrake Liang M, Gao L, 2020. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease. 36:101751. https://t.co/kHaefxfvg4

Apr 20, 2022 · 6,891 followers View post →
Zim
@uhohsusannah · X

@RaulSeakowski @StevenDelDuca https://t.co/so6WgWJoie

Apr 7, 2022 · 918 followers View post →
LeLoupBlanche
@BlancheLoup · X

@damoreira89 @jlespert Que ridiculez, hay un montón de estudios que demuestran la efectividad del barbijo antes y dps de la pandemia. Nunca dije que tiene que ser obligatorio sino que tiene que ser cultural como allá. https://t.co/4XkyfuYsqt

Mar 21, 2022 · 2 likes · 22 followers View post →
Juanita Marquez
@Serti · X

@ThePariahMess @Brcremer Here is a review of multiple ones. https://t.co/nn3PKVtwTW

Mar 19, 2022 · 5 likes · 332 followers View post →
A Good Pun is its own Reword
@BeGoodAndWell · X

@CherylMetcalf3 @ZacBissonnette https://t.co/WcUxZpm7EE https://t.co/H14BYxkk8Z https://t.co/G6sii82Slx https://t.co/2EX6TRZM0y

Feb 21, 2022 · 623 followers View post →
Observatorio
@observatorio14 · X

@PlaceboDeCero @alfwarrior https://t.co/gB6x24AWds

Feb 17, 2022 · 1 like · 12,260 followers View post →
Don Quixote
@ronportnoir · X

https://t.co/7dne3wlx9Q

Feb 16, 2022 · 3,530 followers View post →
Ryne Andal
@ryne_andal · X

@TexRC007 @Stinkshovel @govkristinoem @CNN Meta-analyses suggest that mask use provided a significant protective effect Use of masks by healthcare workers (HCWs) and non-healthcare workers (Non-HCWs) can reduce the risk of respiratory virus infection by 80% https://t.co/eEdok0sMIN

Feb 9, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,119 followers View post →
aha
@KrolikJr · X

@BoleslawWalensa @GrzegorzGocini3 @AgataKowalskaTT A Panowie tacy zainteresowani nauką i dyskusja na atgumenty, że nie zauważyli, że źle linki skopiowałam :D podaje jak ktoś się dokopie tu i będzie chciał poczytać https://t.co/HPERBAaREo https://t.co/VtlG5d5yTQ

Feb 9, 2022 · 43 followers View post →
C H
@CCh343 · X

@JamesBoothtb Could you share these RCTs with me? In a cursory search I found a systematic review (which combines results of many studies) showing that masks are effective. Since this was conducted in 2020, it should encompass any studies that you are talking about https://t.co/Bwj2vUz5tz

Feb 4, 2022 · 9 followers View post →
Dylan Smith
@Dylan_smith82 · X

@Jillybe07741022 @Beastmaster1978 @IhateBradAusmus @Cheese_Face1 @_SmashAmos31 https://t.co/ruGaVGGmE8 This goes to show you how incompetent you truly are, you believe non-doctor studies but refuse to listen to scientist who actually study efficacy

Jan 17, 2022 · 506 followers View post →
Muhammet Hacımustafaoğlu
@drmuhammeth · X

@aintjustified @Bladesinger15 https://t.co/fJMY0I8cG4

Jan 12, 2022 · 142 followers View post →
JHJanssen
@JanssenJh · X

@8man11826641 @harryhol @chico_mirza https://t.co/Hb1zam5kOZ Recenter onderzoek

Jan 11, 2022 · 191 followers View post →
pepe pegotero
@PPegotero · X

@RaphaeleSinai @Francz20 @VirgileRICHARD3 @idrissaberkane avocats?

Jan 10, 2022 · 32 followers View post →
Anthony G. PharmaD #NoFakeMed
@AnthonyGDM · X

@MkMikeZ @Matenolol

Jan 4, 2022 · 111 followers View post →
Anne Berguerand
@AnneBerguerand · X

RT @MartinFierro769: Voici une méta-analyse https://t.co/OdVMhklpKj Il faut comprendre qu'il y a de multiples autres facteurs que l'efficac…

Jan 2, 2022 · 4 shares · 530 followers View post →
Kastle
@JamesKastle · X

@TcuDive @Dierenbach I re-read it, and it's still wrong. You might want to cite published peer-reviewed studies, not blurry cropped unidentified newspaper articles. Here's the DOI for an actual study: https://t.co/hCGskhpvMM (It even mentions swine flu!) The screenshot is from page 6: https://t.co/NvYWHH7Zn4

Nov 21, 2021 · 220 followers View post →
I Speak The Truth
@ISpeakT93231933 · X

@moxey_75 @doctor_oxford No, that’s not it at all Moxey. Johnson’s well documented mishandling of the pandemic means I don’t believe him or his political likes. I do, however, trust data, analysis and facts. Here is a forest plot of recently published literature on mask wearing. https://t.co/UyIeAfwiiG https://t.co/X3HoultKag

Nov 2, 2021 · 1 like · 493 followers View post →
Villa, Juan
@villanovillano · X

@save__alejandro https://t.co/Ipm2NMjfAe https://t.co/MlZTz7EX0P https://t.co/egASbMYTzB https://t.co/eLQZOCpo6F Si estás familiarizado con la literatura científica, sabrás que el meta-análisis está en el tope del nivel de evidencia

Oct 7, 2021 · 523 followers View post →
Cheri Smith ☮️
@chessmit · X

@JSip19 @WhiteHouse Liang, M., Gao, L., Cheng, C., Zhou, Q., Uy, J. P., Heiner, K., & Sun, C. (2020). Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel medicine and infectious disease, 36, 101751.

Aug 20, 2021 · 5 likes · 396 followers View post →
Will Castro
@WillCastro · X

@TxShadow22 @NISD Travel Med Infect Dis. 2020 July-August; 36: 101751. Published online 2020 May 28. doi: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2020.101751 ….. a meta-analysis of 21 different studies examining the effectiveness of masks in limiting transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and similar viruses.

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Vdaron
@Vgarou · X

@LoutrelPierre @rene_chiche Maisbsi jous voulez une metaetude, je viens de réouverture ça, 5 seconde sur pubmed, votre navigateur devrai pouvoir traduire : "Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed" https://t.co/3TmzNLfBuH

Aug 18, 2021 · 1,406 followers View post →
Vdaron
@Vgarou · X

@marymaribelle @rene_chiche @BellaDone10 Une méta etude, ça vous dit ? "Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed" https://t.co/3TmzNLfBuH

Aug 18, 2021 · 1,406 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @AuntRita82: Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis - ScienceDirect F…

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TabascoStafford
@TabascoStafford · X

@BillyCarruther3 @joncoopertweets The doctor being quoted in that article actually said that there is some protection offered by masks. Did you read it? As for statistics... "Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis" https://t.co/MArd51qWm8

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Cheryl Amber Dotson
@GODZILLASLAYS65 · X

Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed https://t.co/oOUe9CCSgT

Jul 18, 2021 · 1 share · 1,090 followers View post →
P.J. Denyer
@peterjdenyer · X

@mark67golf @lilac115 @petertimmins3 @Tesco @sainsburys @waitrose @asda @marksandspencer @AldiUK @LidlGB @Morrisons @IcelandFoods Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis "Meta-analyses suggest that mask use provided a significant protective effect " https://t.co/jGrrxbXq9G

Jul 10, 2021 · 1 like · 1,506 followers View post →
Juscelino Blasczyk
@juscelinocastro · X

"Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis" https://t.co/cwnwRM5TEN

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RT @_INPST: Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/mWiqQ…

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Atanas G. Atanasov
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RT @_INPST: Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/mWiqQ…

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Hiop
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@Mateusz97102218 @dobrogowski_ @GrzegorzBraun_ @partiarazem @mlodalewica_ @wiosnabiedronia @Lewica_News @LewicowyHub @poselTTrela @__Lewica @FMS_kraj To jest metaanaliza. Powsz. uznaje się, że takie badania są najwyżej w hierarchii dowodów naukowych, bo uwzględniają szerszy kontekst niż pojedyncze badanie. W Sciencedirect trzeba mieć oczywiście wykupioną subskrypcję, ale można sobie poradzić inaczej: https://t.co/NKWKUkLgZq

Apr 14, 2021 · 51 followers View post →
Flint Lockwood
@Flint_Science · X

@AlfaHif @Elemmusique @CollOrduna @GlezAnna1993 @100cia_ @SUgayos @StopPseudo @Pau_Vega13 @rotoledoc Mascarillas: Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, Zhou Q, Uy JP, Heiner K, Sun C. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis. 2020 Jul-Aug;36:101751. Meta-análisis y RCT

Apr 4, 2021 · 3 likes · 531 followers View post →
@meikiato.bsky.social
@CaramelMokiato · X

@SheenMalcolm @GwenTheRed @TetraSky @HelenAs80586320 @SibhHean DOI: 10.1111/j.1539-6924.2010.01428.x Note the date on this: 2010. The science on mask efficacy has been established for literally over a decade. More recent, same conclusions. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103629 doi: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2020.101751 doi: 10.1126/sciadv.abd3083

Mar 30, 2021 · 121 followers View post →
@meikiato.bsky.social
@CaramelMokiato · X

@End_Section230 @TorontoStar doi: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2020.101751 doi: 10.1126/sciadv.abd3083 doi: 10.1038/jes.2016.42 Here's three peer-reviewed articles published by respected journals that empirically demonstrate masks impede transmission of viral droplets. Weigh the risks with intelligence, not posturing.

Mar 27, 2021 · 6 likes · 121 followers View post →
@meikiato.bsky.social
@CaramelMokiato · X

@haterdomuca @Matty_EstUK @gracecarnalla @canmericanized K. doi: 10.7150/ijbs.45221 98% rcompliance in China. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17082893 40-50% in primary schools (a miracle, really) doi: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2020.101751 meta-analysis of 21 studies: masks work doi: 10.1016/S2468-2667(20)30225-5 NZ's response attributable to protocol.

Mar 20, 2021 · 121 followers View post →
@meikiato.bsky.social
@CaramelMokiato · X

@STRATT0NOakmont @Koolioko @TheDeniseFolsom @AP doi: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2020.101751 doi: 10.1101/2020.03.23.20039446 doi: 10.1126/sciadv.abd3083 doi: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_533_20 doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2020.04.048 Here's five studies, some of which are metanalysis (looking at hundreds of studies) which all state you're wrong.

Mar 19, 2021 · 121 followers View post →
Jori Grym
@GrymJori · X

@booginet @PauliinaGrym Liang, M., Gao, L., Cheng, C., Zhou, Q., Uy, J. P., Heiner, K., & Sun, C. (2020). Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel medicine and infectious disease, 36, 101751.

Mar 12, 2021 · 1 like · 473 followers View post →
AberWhaat
@AberWhaat · X

@GPL_tw @LegaSalvini Sei assolutamente in linea con il mio commento precedente. Grazie per la conferma. Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, et al. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis. 2020;36:101751.

Jan 15, 2021 · 319 followers View post →
Laurence (Larry) Boorstein
@LarryBoorstein · X

@CGTNOfficial Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis Mingming Liang, Liang Gao, Ce Cheng, Qin Zhou, John Patrick Uy, Kurt Heiner, and Chenyu Sun Travel Med and Infect Dis Jul-Aug 2020 https://t.co/BS5XexyAnc

Dec 25, 2020 · 14,693 followers View post →
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@NoorQamarAnwar · X

@brothrstrawbrry @__Double_U__ @FXdestination @elizfulop @PatriotMarie Efficacy of Face Mask in Preventing Respiratory Virus Transmission: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.' (American College of Cardiology - Sept 15, 2020) https://t.co/vq0zOQXtUP

Dec 12, 2020 · 1,006 followers View post →
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Lynne Drummond
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Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed https://t.co/JuHf1qnqGD

Dec 9, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,681 followers View post →
Julia Hoover, MD (She/Her)
@ArweinAngylaidd · X

@JonBrach2 @Exist2Rebel No. The title actually is: "Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis," it was published in May, and it says the results are conflicting. Look, if you want to misinterpret things, go ahead, but don't spread lies.

Dec 5, 2020 · 25 followers View post →
Jewish Gentleman
@JewishGentle7 · X

Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: a systematic review and meta-analysis Mask use provided protection against... Influenza viruses, OR=0.55 SARS, OR=0.26 SARS-CoV-2, OR=0.04 (largest difference from 1) https://t.co/JIbRe307rZ

Nov 24, 2020 · 459 followers View post →
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Nov 21, 2020 · 2 shares · 6,686 followers View post →
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Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/PTh74VDySP

Nov 21, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 6,228 followers View post →
Luke Valitchka
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Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis - ScienceDirect https://t.co/3DveAGUswb

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Nov 2, 2020 · 16 shares · 1,647 followers View post →
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Nov 2, 2020 · 16 shares · 610 followers View post →
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Mason Grant
@MasonGr17078900 · X

@WellMariuana @ansumDave @PJKindness @ducksvalley @BorisJohnson As you are fearful of being educated i have done your leg work for you: https://t.co/1iaYtzWTQZ

Oct 31, 2020 · 33 followers View post →
DrChenyuSun
@DrChenyu · X

https://t.co/1h0CBbAYrQ Does wearing #mask reduced the risk of catching flu and #COVID19 ?

Sep 26, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 4 followers View post →
Paul D'Hondt
@pauldhondt · X

@crackedscience Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, Zhou Q, Uy JP, Heiner K, Sun C. Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Travel Med Infect Dis. 2020 Jul-Aug;36:101751. doi: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2020.101751. Epub 2020 May 28.

Sep 22, 2020 · 1 like · 739 followers View post →
Andrew Ryan
@OhhiyoGarmen · X

@reactiveIntent @jonrappoport Mask or no mask for COVID-19: A public health and market study (Tom Li et al 2020) https://t.co/QmyXGjQH7Z Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis (Mingming Liang 2020) doi: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2020.101751

Sep 10, 2020 · 27 followers View post →
Andrew Ryan
@OhhiyoGarmen · X

@reactiveIntent @talialikeitis Mask or no mask for COVID-19: A public health and market study (Tom Li et al 2020) https://t.co/j8qpjaA977 Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis (Mingming Liang 2020) doi: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2020.101751

Sep 8, 2020 · 27 followers View post →
Erwin Ernst Steinhammer
@eest9 · X

@v0tti Das ist ein netter Link, aber in der Welt der peer-reviewed Papers hat der keinerlei Bedeutung. Hier eine Metastudie zu dem Thema: https://t.co/R9eYOVmslE

Sep 4, 2020 · 1,251 followers View post →
St. Luke's Health System
@StLukesHealth · X

@ianmSC @maximish320 and Infect Dis 2020 https://t.co/776FblBG42. [ii] Chu, et al. Physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection to prevent person-to-person transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet 2020; 395: 1973–87. Finally, studies have been

Aug 6, 2020 · 6,108 followers View post →
Le Doc
@DrFranckClarot · X

@bruxsellois https://t.co/5Zpqtc86j8 https://t.co/nGd6rIr2Ww https://t.co/s2mt70gcHi https://t.co/8OGQd3xQCM Etc.

Jul 26, 2020 · 1 like · 79,123 followers View post →
İbrahim Ethem Geçim
@IEGecim · X

Travel Med Infect Dis.2020 May 27;101751. doi: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2020.101751. Efficacy of Face Mask in Preventing Respiratory Virus Transmission: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.M Liang, L Gao, C Cheng, Q Zhou, JP Uy, K Heiner, C Sun Maske takmak salgını önlemede yararlıdır

Jun 19, 2020 · 1 like · 3,908 followers View post →
Veli Vesa Koret
@velivesakoret · X

Efficacy offace mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis, TravelMedicine and Infectious Disease (2020) Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, Zhou Q, Uy JP, Heiner K, Sun C doi: https://t.co/9baoBIcl7J

May 30, 2020 · 493 followers View post →
Veli Vesa Koret
@velivesakoret · X

Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease (2020) Liang M, Gao L, Cheng C, Zhou Q, Uy JP, Heiner K, Sun C, doi: https://t.co/9baoBIcl7J.

May 30, 2020 · 493 followers View post →
Susanna Härkönen
@susannaharkonen · X

@timotuov @j_martikainen ”A total of 21 studies met our inclusion criteria. Meta-analyses suggest that mask use provided a significant protective effect (OR = 0.35 and 95% CI = 0.24–0.51).” https://t.co/sXRe6o9uGr

May 29, 2020 · 1 like · 1,041 followers View post →
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