Originally Posted by
Gloriousprofits
This highlights the two different realities the American public lives in right now. I would argue that the evidence overwhelmingly supports that mask use slows down transmission rates. How have we gotten to a place where we can coexist in two completely different realities. In all seriousness, with all due respect, I ask what are your sources of information?
I will offer mine.
Local daily newspaper, BBC, WSJ, NPR and PBS Newshour.
I follow the numbers on Worldometers and watch for trends. I read papers from all over the world while traveling.
Most European countries and the US have very high voluntary mask compliance and/or fine-based coercion and yet are seeing rapidly climbing case numbers. Sweden has single digit voluntary mask compliance and no mandate and has not seen a major climb in positive cases until very recently.
Every medical professional I know (and they are numerous) tell me that masks, and especially cloth “face coverings” like bandanas are absolutely ineffective at controlling a virus. They are moderately effective in controlling bacteria and particulates.
In other words, I use my own eyes, ears, and intellect to formulate a conclusion. I don’t use the agenda-driven scare tactics of the media, including the sources you cite, to make my conclusions for me.