Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
Science.
Withdrawal The authors have withdrawn this manuscript because there are increased rates of SARS- CoV-2 cases in the areas that we originally analyzed in this study. New analyses in the context of the third surge in the United States are therefore needed and will be undertaken directly in conjunction with the creators of the publicly-available databases on cases, hospitalizations, testing rates. Etc.Yes, this is science. You have a hypothesis, in this case "mask mandated decreased hospitalizations" and then you check the data and if the data says "no, no it doesn't", then you stop making the claim.
So again, to help those who believe the MSM:
Masks, other than N95 masks, properly worn as in completely sealing the mouth, DO. Not. Work.
Authors of studies have clearly stated that they CANNOT uncouple the habits that mask wearers have from the actual mask usage. That behavior consists of social distancing and hand washing. Furthermore we have repeated reports of people who [claim] to have worn masks religiously and STILL end up infected. AND I've already discussed the simple physics of airflow. But for those who haven't figured it out, if you have one of this disposable surgeon masks, you can do an experiment:
1) with the mask off, put your hand about a fist space away from your mouth. Blow at the hand. Note the "breeze" that passes around your hand.
2) put your surgical mask on.
3) Put your hand the same distance and blow again. Did you feel anything. No? Well do you think they air simply STOPPED? Now note, where did you feel the "breeze" of your breath? Did it blow up in your eyes? Did you feel it on your cheeks? Yes? Well what goes out, also comes in. Congrats you've been infected. Have a nice day.
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