Several studies and statements from health officials and experts have raised doubts about the effectiveness of face masks in preventing COVID-19. A Norwegian study found a 33-40% higher risk of COVID-19 among frequent mask wearers. The UK Health Security Agency boss and former Deputy Chief Medical Officer of England stated that there is no solid proof that masks slowed the spread of COVID-19 and suggested they may have even worsened the situation. Additionally, the former deputy chief medical officer and the head of the UK Health Security Agency expressed uncertainty about the effectiveness of face masks in community settings. These findings and statements have sparked a debate about the efficacy of face masks in controlling the spread of COVID-19.
Watch: UK Health Security Head Admits Use Of Face Masks Was Never "Evidence Based" https://t.co/H7vENKhIbb
There is no solid proof masks ever slowed the spread of Covid and they may have made things worse, England's former Deputy Chief Medical Officer and now UKHSA boss has said. https://t.co/MTOuIjBWWv
"The entire nation was mandated to wear bits of cloth over their faces." TalkTV's international editor Isabel Oakshott slams ex-home secretary Matt Hancock for his key role in Covid response, which made "useless" masks necessary. @jkyleofficial https://t.co/xqrK4SvjNh
The evidence around the use of face masks in community settings is still uncertain, the head of the UK Health Security Agency told the Covid Inquiry https://t.co/IdO0XaZM0W
Study: Mask-Wearing Associated With INCREASED COVID Infection Risk. Read more: https://t.co/G8ynXbcwiZ Face mask wearers were found to be up to a staggering 40 percent more likely to report a COVID-19 infection compared ...
Study: Mask-Wearing Associated With INCREASED COVID Infection Risk. Read more: https://t.co/17SaCFT83U Face mask wearers were found to be up to a staggering 40 percent more likely to report a COVID-19 infection compared ...
No proof face masks ever worked against Covid, claims UKHSA boss who warns they may have even had OPPOSITE effect on spread through 'false sense of security' https://t.co/pnLZBinqx1 https://t.co/XSOBjsnhvI
🔴 Evidence for the effectiveness of face masks is “still to some degree uncertain”, the former deputy chief medical officer told the Covid Inquiry. Follow the latest from the inquiry here ⬇️ https://t.co/vu4Y9ZYJRL
Higher Incidence Of COVID-19 Found Among Consistent Mask-Wearers: Peer-Reviewed Study https://t.co/yM9w6ORQ2a
Study Finds Higher Incidence of COVID-19 Among Consistent Mask Wearers https://t.co/lxUuMGMp3n
Ready for this? New major study shows masks actually increased COVID… https://t.co/TWTDVG6DL8
A recent Norwegian study explores the link between face mask use and COVID-19 risk, finding a 33-40% higher risk in frequent mask wearers. https://t.co/haMIQj7uwX