1/14
18 months into the pandemic and it is still clear that masking children is an ineffective policy not supported by research or data.
I’ve provided 2 sources for each claim but can offer many more if needed.
I’ve also addressed Delta & recent studies at the end of this 🧵
18 months into the pandemic and it is still clear that masking children is an ineffective policy not supported by research or data.
I’ve provided 2 sources for each claim but can offer many more if needed.
I’ve also addressed Delta & recent studies at the end of this 🧵
2/14
(1) “our data indicate that children are at far greater risk of critical illness from influenza than from COVID-19.”
jamanetwork.com/journals/jamap…
(2) “Children and young people remain at low risk from COVID-19 mortality”
osf.io/ezdf2/
(1) “our data indicate that children are at far greater risk of critical illness from influenza than from COVID-19.”
jamanetwork.com/journals/jamap…
(2) “Children and young people remain at low risk from COVID-19 mortality”
osf.io/ezdf2/
3/14
(3) “…children are not the main drivers of SARS-CoV-2 transmission.”
cmaj.ca/content/193/17…
(4) Children rarely transmit infection to others and more frequently have an asymptomatic or mild course compared to adults.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10…
(3) “…children are not the main drivers of SARS-CoV-2 transmission.”
cmaj.ca/content/193/17…
(4) Children rarely transmit infection to others and more frequently have an asymptomatic or mild course compared to adults.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10…
4/14
(5) Asymptomatic spread in long-exposure, household settings was less than 1%.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…
(6) “...could not provide evidence for a relevant asymptomatic spread... in childcare facilities... in a low nor a high prevalence setting.”
medrxiv.org/content/10.110…
(5) Asymptomatic spread in long-exposure, household settings was less than 1%.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…
(6) “...could not provide evidence for a relevant asymptomatic spread... in childcare facilities... in a low nor a high prevalence setting.”
medrxiv.org/content/10.110…
5/14
(7) “For adults living with children there is no evidence of an increased risk of severe COVID outcomes”
medrxiv.org/content/10.110…
(8) Increased household exposure to kids was associated w/ a smaller risk of testing positive or hospitalization w/ Covid
medrxiv.org/content/10.110…
(7) “For adults living with children there is no evidence of an increased risk of severe COVID outcomes”
medrxiv.org/content/10.110…
(8) Increased household exposure to kids was associated w/ a smaller risk of testing positive or hospitalization w/ Covid
medrxiv.org/content/10.110…
6/14
(9) “…we did not note any association between mask use and risk...”
thelancet.com/journals/lanin…
(10) “Evidence regarding the effectiveness of non-medical face masks for the prevention of COVID-19 is scarce.”
ecdc.europa.eu/sites/default/…
(9) “…we did not note any association between mask use and risk...”
thelancet.com/journals/lanin…
(10) “Evidence regarding the effectiveness of non-medical face masks for the prevention of COVID-19 is scarce.”
ecdc.europa.eu/sites/default/…
7/14
(11) “…people must not touch their masks, must change their single-use masks frequently or wash them regularly...”
bmj.com/content/369/bm…
(12) The effectiveness of high-grade masks for flue was linked to correct usage
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
(11) “…people must not touch their masks, must change their single-use masks frequently or wash them regularly...”
bmj.com/content/369/bm…
(12) The effectiveness of high-grade masks for flue was linked to correct usage
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
8/14
(13) Children have a lower tolerance to wearing masks and may fail to use them properly.
ecdc.europa.eu/en/covid-19/qu…
(14) “...household use of face masks is associated with low adherence and is ineffective for controlling seasonal respiratory disease.”
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
(13) Children have a lower tolerance to wearing masks and may fail to use them properly.
ecdc.europa.eu/en/covid-19/qu…
(14) “...household use of face masks is associated with low adherence and is ineffective for controlling seasonal respiratory disease.”
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
9/14
(15) “…it’s difficult for some autistic people to wear masks because of sensitivity issues,”
researchautism.org/the-challenge-…
(16) Deaf and Disabled children can feel isolated from other children and adults who are wearing masks
theguardian.com/world/2020/oct…
(15) “…it’s difficult for some autistic people to wear masks because of sensitivity issues,”
researchautism.org/the-challenge-…
(16) Deaf and Disabled children can feel isolated from other children and adults who are wearing masks
theguardian.com/world/2020/oct…
10/14
(17) “Extended mask-wearing by the general population could lead to relevant effects and consequences in many medical fields.”
mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/8…
(18) “Psychosocial, biological, and immunological risks for children and pupils...”
bmj.com/content/370/bm…
(17) “Extended mask-wearing by the general population could lead to relevant effects and consequences in many medical fields.”
mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/8…
(18) “Psychosocial, biological, and immunological risks for children and pupils...”
bmj.com/content/370/bm…
11/14
(19) School masks: face coverings could damage children's speech development, warn scientists.
telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/08/2…
(20) “…wearing masks throughout the day can hinder language and socio-emotional development, particularly for younger children.”
aapca2.org/wp-content/upl…
(19) School masks: face coverings could damage children's speech development, warn scientists.
telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/08/2…
(20) “…wearing masks throughout the day can hinder language and socio-emotional development, particularly for younger children.”
aapca2.org/wp-content/upl…
12/14
(21) A database tracking mask mandates has seen no clear benefit to masking children
statsiq.co1.qualtrics.com/public-dashboa…
(22) “…the data shows that districts’ face covering policies do not impact the spread of the virus,”
floridapolitics.com/archives/42046…
(21) A database tracking mask mandates has seen no clear benefit to masking children
statsiq.co1.qualtrics.com/public-dashboa…
(22) “…the data shows that districts’ face covering policies do not impact the spread of the virus,”
floridapolitics.com/archives/42046…
13/14
Delta does not seem to change the game
No difference in risk of hospitalisation between Delta variant and Alpha variant in Norway
medrxiv.org/content/10.110…
The viral dynamics of the Delta variant are similar to those of Alpha.
medrxiv.org/content/10.110…
Delta does not seem to change the game
No difference in risk of hospitalisation between Delta variant and Alpha variant in Norway
medrxiv.org/content/10.110…
The viral dynamics of the Delta variant are similar to those of Alpha.
medrxiv.org/content/10.110…
14/14
Studies in favor of school masking have been extremely flawed
North Carolina study without a control group
wsj.com/articles/sophi…
CDC (MMWR) studies with numerous flaws
Studies in favor of school masking have been extremely flawed
North Carolina study without a control group
wsj.com/articles/sophi…
CDC (MMWR) studies with numerous flaws
https://twitter.com/karenvaites/status/1441716463333560326
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