The science is clear on the use of facemasks. They don’t help.
Personally, I haven’t seen a single study that recommends their widespread use. In fact, some warn that cloth masks specifically INCREASE infection risk.
In a study published in May, the CDC concluded masks were ineffective against influenza. In a report published in January, the WHO itself said, “Cloth (e.g., cotton or gauze) masks are not recommended under any circumstance” (referring to Sars-Cov-2).
Nevermind the psychological effects of wearing face masks, which may cause irreparable damage to young children.
This begs the question, why have governments all around the world mandated the use of facemasks in public? The science would indicate that it’s NOT to stop the spread of a virus.
Sources:
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/5/4/e006577
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32579379/
https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.01.20049528v1
https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/330987
