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Old 03-30-2021, 07:56 AM
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The AP article showed that mandates led to a decrease in new cases. Is it not also possible that the greater number of cases in places with mask mandates could also be attributed to the greater density population centers those are usually associated with. Which makes the apples to apples comparison kind of tough and not proof that masks and mandates didn’t help?
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The AP article showed that mandates led to a decrease in new cases. Is it not also possible that the greater number of cases in places with mask mandates could also be attributed to the greater density population centers those are usually associated with. Which makes the apples to apples comparison kind of tough and not proof that masks and mandates didn’t help?
I don't like relying on comparative studies between different locations because of the huge number of variables that need to be controlled. I could (and it would be ridiculous) argue that they have no mask mandates on the ISS and no cases of COVID, so there is that.

However, for those with an open mind, you must admit it is harder to get a more apples to apples look than this -

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2029717

How do we explain this?
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What was your previous screen name so we can know who we are talking to?
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We can easily improve our numbers? A couple administrations ago they realized that all we have to do is stop the pesky testing..... Works like a charm
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Pretty sure that NEJM study mainly proves the existence of asymptomatic spread, which is another issue I have seen widely disputed here. Also, they were following guidelines including social distancing and MASKING. Im not saying that masks means zero spread. But I’m also, not seeing the other apple of an unmasked equivalent being the same or better. In fact the biggest takeaway from this that the Navy seems to have is that mitigation measures need to be augmented to include widespread and repeated testing ( https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/2413465/navymarine-corps-covid-19-study-findings-published-in-new-england-journal-of-me/ ).
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Is associated press not credible enough for you?

And sorry to disappoint. I’m legitimately a new person here.
No the AP is not credible.
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errrrrr...... rationalground.com?
The screenshot is a blurry mess on my screen...so...errrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
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Originally Posted by spirited
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Paranoia isn't a good trait for airline pilots to have. 😬
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Originally Posted by Red Forman
No the AP is not credible.
If it doesn't have pretty pictures or isn't on the back of a cereal box, Red ain't reading it.
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