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New Covid wave has begun and masks should be worn again, scientists warn (www.independent.co.uk)

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[–] BigNote@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I love this bit; "The low to moderate certainty of evidence means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited."

So why, exactly, would you not err on the side of caution?

This makes no sense.

[–] Chipthemonk@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

To err always on the side of caution, especially when it comes to denying a very human expression (one’s face) is not a good way to live. If we erred on the side of caution for everything, it would be a meaningless life. Life involves risks. It’s very low risk to not wear a mask.