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What the Cochrane Review Says About Masks For COVID-19 — and What It Doesn’t

What the Cochrane Review Says About Masks For COVID-19 — and What It Doesn’t

People online are touting the results of a Cochrane review to incorrectly claim that it shows masks “don’t work” against the coronavirus. But the primary conclusion of the review is that it’s uncertain from randomized controlled trials whether mask interventions in the community help slow the spread of respiratory illnesses.

Trump Has Not Been ‘Clear’ in Support of Masks

Trump Has Not Been ‘Clear’ in Support of Masks

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says President Trump has been “clear” in calling for the public to “wear face coverings when you can’t social distance.” The official messaging from the White House has been clear. The president’s statements have been anything but.