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The Scottish Covid Inquiry commissioned an independent expert (Dr Ashley Croft) to report on “the accepted scientific & medical understanding” of Covid-19.
This is his conclusion on the evidence of interventions aimed at limiting spread:
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This is his conclusion on the evidence of interventions aimed at limiting spread:
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For face mask mandates outside of healthcare settings, lockdowns, social distancing, test, trace and isolate measures:
"there was either insufficient evidence in 2020 to support their use – or alternatively, no evidence”
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For face mask mandates outside of healthcare settings, lockdowns, social distancing, test, trace and isolate measures:
"there was either insufficient evidence in 2020 to support their use – or alternatively, no evidence”
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And:
“the evidence base has not changed materially in the intervening three years.”
Dr Croft on the evidence for vaccines having saved lives:
"It remains unclear as to whether or not COVID-19 vaccination has resulted in fewer deaths from COVID-19."
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“the evidence base has not changed materially in the intervening three years.”
Dr Croft on the evidence for vaccines having saved lives:
"It remains unclear as to whether or not COVID-19 vaccination has resulted in fewer deaths from COVID-19."
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Dr Croft on the (lack of) effectiveness of track & trace-type schemes:
“There is no evidence now, & there was no evidence in 2020, that any of these population-wide electronic surveillance schemes were effective in helping prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection."
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“There is no evidence now, & there was no evidence in 2020, that any of these population-wide electronic surveillance schemes were effective in helping prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection."
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Full report here: covid19inquiry.scot/hearings/epide…
Full report here: covid19inquiry.scot/hearings/epide…
@pash22 ...
In terms of the evidence regarding lockdowns & mask mandates, I know the literature fairly well and his conclusions on lack of evidence for effectiveness are very reasonable.
In terms of the evidence regarding lockdowns & mask mandates, I know the literature fairly well and his conclusions on lack of evidence for effectiveness are very reasonable.
@pash22 I think this is the relevant paper. Obviously not my area of expertise, but is there a particular problem with the article? I can't see any issues of concern on the journal site. mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/1…
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