Mask mandates had near zero effect on China Disease rates of infection

[T. A. Gardner]

So says the CDC in this report:

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7010e3.htm

During March 1–December 31, 2020, state-issued mask mandates applied in 2,313 (73.6%) of the 3,142 U.S. counties. Mask mandates were associated with a 0.5 percentage point decrease (p = 0.02) in daily COVID-19 case growth rates 1–20 days after implementation and decreases of 1.1, 1.5, 1.7, and 1.8 percentage points 21–40, 41–60, 61–80, and 81–100 days, respectively, after implementation (p<0.01 for all) (Table 1) (Figure). Mask mandates were associated with a 0.7 percentage point decrease (p = 0.03) in daily COVID-19 death growth rates 1–20 days after implementation and decreases of 1.0, 1.4, 1.6, and 1.9 percentage points 21–40, 41–60, 61–80, and 81–100 days, respectively, after implementation (p<0.01 for all). Daily case and death growth rates before implementation of mask mandates were not statistically different from the reference period.

During the study period, states allowed restaurants to reopen for on-premises dining in 3,076 (97.9%) U.S. counties. Changes in daily COVID-19 case and death growth rates were not statistically significant 1–20 and 21–40 days after restrictions were lifted. Allowing on-premises dining at restaurants was associated with 0.9 (p = 0.02), 1.2 (p<0.01), and 1.1 (p = 0.04) percentage point increases in the case growth rate 41–60, 61–80, and 81–100 days, respectively, after restrictions were lifted (Table 2) (Figure). Allowing on-premises dining at restaurants was associated with 2.2 and 3.0 percentage point increases in the death growth rate 61–80 and 81–100 days, respectively, after restrictions were lifted (p<0.01 for both). Daily death growth rates before restrictions were lifted were not statistically different from those during the reference period, whereas significant differences in daily case growth rates were observed 41–60 days before restrictions were lifted.

So the science says that masks and even mass lockdowns had next to no effect on the rates of infection of China Disease in the US...

We have to follow the science don't we? This also proves, once again, that Fauci is a quack and Biden isn't listening to the scientists and science on this.

[Darth Omar]

So says the CDC in this report:

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7010e3.htm


So the science says that masks and even mass lockdowns had next to no effect on the rates of infection of China Disease in the US...

We have to follow the science don't we? This also proves, once again, that Fauci is a quack and Biden isn't listening to the scientists and science on this.

Sooner or later the actual science was going to catch up with some of this stuff.

[/MSG/]

Daily reminder that General Douglas MacArthur was right and we should have nuked Beijing in the 1950s

[BartenderElite]

You should read the information on the link.

It doesn't support the conclusion of this thread.

[T. A. Gardner]

And, I'm sure that the masker response will be something like this...

[BartenderElite]

I didn't realize there were people known as "maskers."

I only know people who want to do their small bit to help, and have no issue whatsoever taking this minor precaution.

[Micawber]

Summary

What is already known about this topic?
Universal masking and avoiding nonessential indoor spaces are recommended to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
What is added by this report?
Mandating masks was associated with a decrease in daily COVID-19 case and death growth rates within 20 days of implementation. Allowing on-premises restaurant dining was associated with an increase in daily COVID-19 case growth rates 41–100 days after implementation and an increase in daily death growth rates 61–100 days after implementation.
What are the implications for public health practice?
Mask mandates and restricting any on-premises dining at restaurants can help limit community transmission of COVID-19 and reduce case and death growth rates. These findings can inform public policies to reduce community spread of COVID-19.


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[T. A. Gardner]

I didn't realize there were people known as "maskers."

I only know people who want to do their small bit to help, and have no issue whatsoever taking this minor precaution.

Hey, I'm trying to establish a new meme and term here. Masker sounds like if the mask fits then you might just be a Masker...

[BartenderElite]

Hey, I'm trying to establish a new meme and term here. Masker sounds like if the mask fits then you might just be a Masker...

Sounds more like it's meant to mask-shame people. Just imo.

[Grokmaster]

So says the CDC in this report:

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7010e3.htm



So the science says that masks and even mass lockdowns had next to no effect on the rates of infection of China Disease in the US...

We have to follow the science don't we? This also proves, once again, that Fauci is a quack and Biden isn't listening to the scientists and science on this.

SAME AS THE LOCKDOWNS; KILLED OUR ECONOMY MORE EFFECTIVELY THAN ANY VIRUSES.

THANK GOD FOR TRUMPONOMICS AS WE RECOVER; TOO BAD BIDEN IS ALREADY FUCKING UP THE GREATEST ECONOMY IN OUR LIFETIMES....WITNESS THE RAPID INFLATION...ALREADY.

[Micawber]

I didn't realize there were people known as "maskers."

I only know people who want to do their small bit to help, and have no issue whatsoever taking this minor precaution.

There is also society of people representing the dumbest 50% and they call us "smarters"

dual affiliation with the Republcans is nearly 100%

[Legion]

Daily reminder that General Douglas MacArthur was right and we should have nuked Beijing in the 1950s

It's too late now.

[Legion]

Hey, I'm trying to establish a new meme and term here. Masker sounds like if the mask fits then you might just be a Masker...

They believe in magic. I call them masketeers.

[AProudLefty]

So says the CDC in this report:

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7010e3.htm



So the science says that masks and even mass lockdowns had next to no effect on the rates of infection of China Disease in the US...

We have to follow the science don't we? This also proves, once again, that Fauci is a quack and Biden isn't listening to the scientists and science on this.

That was already discussed multiple times in the past. This study involves restaurants.

[T. A. Gardner]

Summary

[FONT="]What is already known about this topic?[/FONT]
[FONT="]Universal masking and avoiding nonessential indoor spaces are recommended to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.[/FONT]
[FONT="]What is added by this report?[/FONT]
[FONT="]Mandating masks was associated with a decrease in daily COVID-19 case and death growth rates within 20 days of implementation. Allowing on-premises restaurant dining was associated with an increase in daily COVID-19 case growth rates 41–100 days after implementation and an increase in daily death growth rates 61–100 days after implementation.[/FONT]
[FONT="]What are the implications for public health practice?[/FONT]
Mask mandates and restricting any on-premises dining at restaurants can help limit community transmission of COVID-19 and reduce case and death growth rates. These findings can inform public policies to reduce community spread of COVID-19.


PAGE ONE OF YOUR SOURCE.

By miniscule amounts according to their own data, generally less than 1% difference. Given the low rate of transmission overall, and that only certain groups were seriously in danger once contracting it, the use of masks and lockdowns didn't make any significant contribution to the contraction rate.
On the other hand, lockdowns did have a massive and negative effect on the economy and tens of millions of people's economic and social welfare and security. That is, it's clear that the lockdowns hurt Americans far, far more than they helped.