The problem with that stance, say researchers, is that it’s not enough. The benefit of masks depends on everybody wearing them. Studies have shown that requiring the use of masks makes a difference.
“This is a tragic politicization of our response to the pandemic and the consequences will not be limited to those states,” Levi said.by scientists at the CDC compared the rate of growth in COVID cases across more than 3,000 U.S. counties between June and October of last year. Those with mask mandates were 43% less likely to see a rapid growth in their infections compared to those that didn’t have them.
“Masks work, mask mandates work, and every piece of data we have from public health strongly indicates that ending a mask mandate prematurely will decrease mass use and risk increased spread and increased death,” said Tom Frieden, MD, former director of the CDC and president and CEO of the nonprofit Resolve to Save Lives.
You misspelled people there at the end.
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