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A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that state-issued mask mandates were associated with significant decreases in daily COVID-19 case and death growth rates. Yet some conservative outlets and social media users falsely claim the study shows mask mandates have a negligible impact on COVID-19 outcomes.What evidence supports the use of face masks against the coronavirus?of evidence back the use of face masks to limit the spread of the coronavirus.Lab tests, for example, show that masks can partially block exhaled respiratory droplets, which are thought to be the the virus spreads. Analyses of people who came into contact with those with COVID-19 have also found mask-wearing to be associated with a of contracting the virus. Numerous studies similarly document an association between and control of the virus in a community or the implementation of a and a in COVID-19 cases.While each of these study types has its limitations, collectively, most experts agree that masks are likely to reduce transmission of the coronavirus and should be used by members of the public when around other people. also indicates face masks can protect the wearer as well.Masks, however, should not be viewed as foolproof, as no mask is thought to offer complete protection to the wearer or to others. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that people wear the most protective mask that fits well and can be worn consistently. Loosely woven cloth masks are the least protective. Layered, tightly woven cloth masks offer more protection, while well-fitting surgical masks and KN95 respirators provide even more protection and N95 respirators are the most protective. For more, see our SciCheck story, “.”thatthe CDC the numbers in the study “The new study cites and builds upon confirmed the effectiveness of mask mandates and restaurant closures in reducing COVID-19 outcomes. In this case, CDC scientistsThe study found that mask mandates were associated with a 0.5 percentage point decrease in daily COVID-19 case growth rates within the first 20 days. The reductions in growth rates increased with time, reaching 1.1, 1.5, 1.7 and 1.8 percentage points within 21 to 40, 41 to 60, 61 to 80, and 81 to 100 days, respectively, after implementation.But as we already explained,“Each day that growth rate is going down, the cumulative effect in terms of cases and deaths adds up to be quite substantial,” Guy told the AP.“This is actually quite a large effect, the opposite of what the scurrilous journalist said,” Vermund told us, referring to the OAN story.OAN News, and during the last two weeks, also falsely claimed thatBut the “reference period” is 20 days before implementation of mask mandates.But the CDC spokesperson said “Editor’s note: is made possible by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The foundation has over our editorial decisions, and the views expressed in our articles do not necessarily reflect the views of the foundation. The goal of the project is to increase exposure to accurate information about COVID-19 and vaccines, while decreasing the impact of misinformation.“Hogberg, David. “” 5 Mar 2021.Breaking911. (@Breaking911). “.” 6 Mar 2021.Jiménez, José Luis. APhone interview .Breaking911. (@Breaking911). “.” 6 Mar 2021.“.” One America News Network. Updated 7 Mar 2021.Berge, Clint. “.” WQOW.com. 8 Mar 2021.Morawska, Lidia, and Donald K Milton. “.” Clinical Infectious Diseases. Vol 21, Issue 9. 1 Nov 2020.McDonald, Jessica. “.” FactCheck.org. 2 Mar 2021.Ask SciCheckQ. Are vaccinated and boosted people more susceptible to infection or disease with the omicron variant than unvaccinated people?A. No. Getting vaccinated increases your protection against COVID-19. Sometimes, certain raw data can suggest otherwise, but that information cannot be used to determine how well a vaccine works.Have a question?

A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that state-issued mask mandates were associated with significant decreases in daily COVID-19 case and death growth rates. Yet some conservative outlets and social media users falsely claim the study shows mask mandates have a negligible impact on COVID-19 outcomes.What evidence supports the use of face masks against the coronavirus?of evidence back the use of face masks to limit the spread of the coronavirus.Lab tests, for example, show that masks can partially block exhaled respiratory droplets, which are thought to be the...

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