copenlu/druid huggingface dataset:
Claim: Health authorities like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discourage people from wearing face masks (Facebook users, 2020-04-08)
Evidence (2017-11-29): The Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), a partnership of nations, international organizations, and civil society, was launched in 2014 with a mission to build countries’ capacities to respond to infectious disease threats and to foster global compliance with the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005). The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) assists partner nations to improve IHR 2005 capacities and achieve GHSA targets. To assess progress through these CDC-supported efforts, we analyzed country activity reports dating from April 2015 through March 2017. Our analysis shows that CDC helped 17 Phase I countries achieve 675 major GHSA accomplishments, particularly in the cross-cutting areas of public health surveillance, laboratory systems, workforce development, and emergency response management. CDC’s engagement has been critical to these accomplishments, but sustained support is needed until countries attain IHR 2005 capacities, thereby fostering national and regional health protection and ensuring a world safer and more secure from global health threats.
Claim: Health authorities like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discourage people from wearing face masks (Facebook users, 2020-04-08)
Evidence (2020-05-27): What a US exit from the WHO means for COVID-19 and global health
Claim: Health authorities like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discourage people from wearing face masks (Facebook users, 2020-04-08)
Evidence (2023-03-21): On December 31, WHO received information through a disease reporting database of unexplained pneumonia cases in China. The next day, January 1, WHO Geneva requested verification of these cases from Chinese health authorities under the International Health Regulations (IHR) Article 9. WHO began working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on January 1st, immediately after the WHO learned of the outbreak, and sent out advisories to worldwide public-health leaders beginning January 5. On January 10, WHO issued a comprehensive package of guidance to countries on how to detect, test, and manage potential COVID-19 cases, and how to best protect health workers. WHO scientists first arrived in Wuhan on January 20. On January 22, WHO convened an emergency committee meeting. On this same day, the President made his first comments about the coronavirus, saying, "We have it totally under control…It’s going to be just fine." On January 23, WHO warned of a 4 percent death rate, human-to-human transmission, and the potential of the virus to reach "any country." WHO declared COVID-19 to be an international health emergency on January 30 and immediately urged countries to take aggressive action. [...] On January 3, WHO notified the U.S. CDC of the unexplained outbreak. CDC issued its first warning about the outbreak on January 7, and over the following two weeks WHO continued to engage with Chinese health authorities to receive genetic sequencing of the virus and additional information about the growing number of cases in Wuhan.
Claim: Health authorities like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discourage people from wearing face masks (Facebook users, 2020-04-08)
Evidence (2021-02-22): Stakeholders' assessment of US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's contributions to the development of National Public Health Institutes in seven countries - PMID: 34811465 - PMCID: PMC9387635 - DOI: 10.1057/s41271-021-00310-0 Stakeholders' assessment of US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's contributions to the development of National Public Health Institutes in seven countries [...] Keywords: CDC; Global health security; International Health Regulations (IHR); NPHI development; National Public Health Institutes; Workforce.
Claim: Health authorities like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discourage people from wearing face masks (Facebook users, 2020-04-08)
Evidence (2024-06-21): Confusing mask guidance. Although face masks are now widely considered a crucial part of stopping transmission, U.S. and global health authorities were slow to recommend them for public use. Many countries in East and Southeast Asia, including China and Japan, had normalized mask wearing well before the pandemic—in part because of the SARS outbreak in 2002–2003. Unlike the SARS virus, however, scientists now know that SARS-CoV-2 often spreads before a carrier develops symptoms (and possibly even if they never do). In the early weeks and months of the COVID outbreak, the CDC and WHO stated that face masks were not necessary for the general public unless a person was experiencing symptoms or caring for someone who was. The agencies also initially urged people not to buy high-filtration N95 and surgical masks because they were needed for health care workers and were in short supply because of inadequate government stockpiles. Though perhaps well-meaning, the WHO’s and CDC’s guidances sent a mixed message about masks’ effectiveness—and about who deserves protection. The CDC changed course and recommended cloth face coverings in April. The WHO did not do so until June, citing inadequate evidence of their efficacy before then. The CDC did not respond to a request for comment, and the WHO referred Scientific American to press briefings that addressed these issues. In these briefings, experts pointed to a lack of high-quality evidence for mask use. The WHO’s director general also stated that, in the absence of other public health measures, "masks alone will not protect you from COVID-19."
Claim: Health authorities like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discourage people from wearing face masks (Facebook users, 2020-04-08)
Evidence (2023-03-15): At a White House press briefing, CDC announces new mask wearing guidelines and recommends that all people wear a mask when outside of the home. [...] CDC again calls on all people to wear cloth face masks when leaving their homes to prevent the spread of COVID-19, calling masks "a critical tool in the fight against COVID-19." [...] The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) asks a federal appeals court to overturn the order that declared CDC’s mandate requiring individuals to wear masks on public transportation unlawful.
Claim: Health authorities like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discourage people from wearing face masks (Facebook users, 2020-04-08)
Evidence (2024-03-18): Update: Regular updates now are accessible via a button on the top of DOD's Coronavirus Spotlight page and also posted on the DOD publications page.
Claim: Health authorities like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discourage people from wearing face masks (Facebook users, 2020-04-08)
Evidence (2024-10-09): - They should practise careful respiratory hygiene and wear a medical face mask when in contact with other people. In addition, mpox cases and their household contacts should practise careful hand hygiene at all times. [...] - World Health Organization (WHO). WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the media briefing following the IHR Emergency Committee meeting on the upsurge of mpox 2024 – 14 August 2024. Geneva: WHO; 2024. Available at: https://www.who.int/director-general/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-opening-remarks-at-the-media-briefing-following-the-ihr-emergency-committee-meeting-on-the-upsurge-of-mpox-2024---14-august-2024 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Mpox: transmission. Atlanta: CDC; 2015. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/mpox/causes/index.html - European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). ECDC releases first update to its Rapid Risk Assessment on the monkeypox outbreak. 8 July 2022. Stockholm: ECDC; 2022. Available at: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-events/ecdc-releases-first-update-its-rapid-risk-assessment-monkeypox-outbreak - European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Risk assessment: Monkeypox multi-country outbreak. 23 May 2022. Stockholm: ECDC; 2022. Available at: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/risk-assessment-monkeypox-multi-country-outbreak - Hsu CH, Farland J, Winters T, Gunn J, Caron D, Evans J, et al. Laboratory-acquired vaccinia virus infection in a recently immunized person--Massachusetts, 2013. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2015;64(16):435-8. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25928468 - Brosius I, Dijck CV, Coppens J, Vandenhove L, Bangwen E, Vanroye F, et al. Pre- and asymptomatic viral shedding in high-risk contacts of monkeypox cases: a prospective cohort study. medRxiv. 2022:2022.11.23.22282505.
Claim: Health authorities like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discourage people from wearing face masks (Facebook users, 2020-04-08)
Evidence (2021-07-27): WHEREAS, the CDC currently recommends that all United States residents take precautions to contain the spread of COVID-19, including that they: (1) stay home as much as possible; (2) if they must leave their home, practice social distancing by maintaining 6 feet of distance from others and avoiding all gatherings; (3) wear cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain; (4) be alert for symptoms such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath, and take their temperature if symptoms develop; and (5) exercise appropriate hygiene, including proper hand-washing; and, [...] Section 1. Public Health Requirements for Individuals Leaving Home and for Businesses - Wearing a face covering in public places or when working. Any individual who is over age two and able to medically tolerate a face-covering (a mask or cloth face-covering) shall be required to cover their nose and mouth with a face-covering when in a public place and unable to maintain a six-foot social distance. Face-coverings are required in public indoor spaces such as stores. [...] - provide face coverings to all employees who are not able to maintain a minimum six-foot social distance at all times;
Claim: Health authorities like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discourage people from wearing face masks (Facebook users, 2020-04-08)
Evidence (2024-08-13): - People at higher risk of severe outcomes or complications who work in settings with higher risk of parvovirus B19 exposure should practice hand hygiene, avoid sharing food or drinks, and consider wearing a respirator or mask while at work. There is no proven benefit to removing someone from work in settings with higher risk of parvovirus B19 exposure. [...] - Follow general respiratory precautions to prevent spread of parvovirus B19 and other respiratory viruses. People at higher risk of severe parvovirus B19 can consider using additional prevention strategies such as wearing a mask when around others. [...] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protects people’s health and safety by preventing and controlling diseases and injuries; enhances health decisions by providing credible information on critical health issues; and promotes healthy living through strong partnerships with local, national and international organizations.
Claim: Health authorities like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discourage people from wearing face masks (Facebook users, 2020-04-08)
Evidence (2024-09-20): If you, or people around you, have Risk Factors for Severe Illness from Respiratory Viruses (CDC), taking extra precautions, including additional strategies (masks, distancing, and tests), can help to prevent illness. [...] - Guidance from the CDC for health care workers: Interim Guidance for Managing Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure to SARS-CoV-2. [...] - Businesses, facilities, or other private settings are encouraged to follow MDH and CDC guidance, at a minimum. They may also choose to require longer stay-at-home periods or longer mask-wearing periods after exposure to someone who has COVID-19.
Claim: Health authorities like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discourage people from wearing face masks (Facebook users, 2020-04-08)
Evidence (2024-09-18): Given reduced regional COVID-19 transmission levels, MedStar Health, in alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Departments of Health, moved to the following face mask optional guidance across all MedStar Health locations, effective April 10, 2023: - Face masks (N95 respirators or procedure masks) are optional for all asymptomatic associates, patients, and visitors, including those in clinical areas. [...] - Providers may still order masking in a patient’s room, especially for those patients at higher risk of infection.
Claim: Health authorities like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discourage people from wearing face masks (Facebook users, 2020-04-08)
Evidence (2022-01-11): - Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask. - CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19. - Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
Claim: Health authorities like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discourage people from wearing face masks (Facebook users, 2020-04-08)
Evidence (2021-01-21): Section 1. Policy. Science-based public health measures are critical to preventing the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) by travelers within the United States and those who enter the country from abroad. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Surgeon General, and the National Institutes of Health have concluded that mask-wearing, physical distancing, appropriate ventilation, and timely testing can mitigate the risk of travelers spreading COVID-19. Accordingly, to save lives and allow all Americans, including the millions of people employed in the transportation industry, to travel and work safely, it is the policy of my Administration to implement these public health measures consistent with CDC guidelines on public modes of transportation and at ports of entry to the United States. Sec. 2. Immediate Action to Require Mask-Wearing on Certain Domestic Modes of Transportation. (a) Mask Requirement. The Secretary of Labor, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Secretary of Transportation (including through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)), the Secretary of Homeland Security (including through the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard), and the heads of any other executive departments and agencies (agencies) that have relevant regulatory authority (heads of agencies) shall immediately take action, to the extent appropriate and consistent with applicable law, to require masks to be worn in compliance with CDC guidelines in or on:
Claim: Health authorities like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discourage people from wearing face masks (Facebook users, 2020-04-08)
Evidence (2024-10-04): Learn how to protect yourself from COVID-19. [...] Information for healthcare workers about COVID-19. Guidance, tools, and resources for health departments to address COVID-19.
Claim: Health authorities like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discourage people from wearing face masks (Facebook users, 2020-04-08)
Evidence (2023-03-18): To properly wear your mask: [...] - When and how to wear masks - Questions and answers about children and masks - Guidance for decision makers and health workers [...] - Wear a mask (see above for more details).
Claim: Health authorities like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discourage people from wearing face masks (Facebook users, 2020-04-08)
Evidence (2020-03-29): At the same time, other countries and organizations, including the US Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, recommend airborne precautions for any situation involving the care of COVID-19 patients, and consider the use of medical masks as an acceptable option in case of shortages of respirators (N95, FFP2 or FFP3).18-19 Current WHO recommendations emphasize the importance of rational and appropriate use of all PPE,20 not only masks, which requires correct and rigorous behavior from health care workers, particularly in doffing procedures and hand hygiene practices.21 WHO also recommends staff training on these recommendations,22 as well as the adequate procurement and availability of the necessary PPE and other supplies and facilities. Finally, WHO continues to emphasize the utmost importance of frequent hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, and environmental cleaning and disinfection, as well as the importance of maintaining physical distances and avoidance of close, unprotected contact with people with fever or respiratory symptoms. [...] Rational use of PPE for COVID-19. https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/331498/WHO-2019-nCoV-IPCPPE_use-2020.2-eng.pdf
Claim: Health authorities like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discourage people from wearing face masks (Facebook users, 2020-04-08)
Evidence (2023-11-04): The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends wearing masks if you choose to, and in specific places and situations. [...] - Don't put masks on anyone who has trouble breathing or is unconscious or otherwise unable to remove the mask without help. [...] Experts do not recommend using face shields instead of masks. It's not clear how much protection shields provide. But wearing a face mask may not be possible in every situation. If you must use a face shield instead of a mask, choose one that wraps around the sides of your face and extends below your chin.
Claim: Health authorities like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discourage people from wearing face masks (Facebook users, 2020-04-08)
Evidence (2020-07-09): Given that infected people without symptoms can transmit the virus, it is also prudent to encourage the use of fabric face masks in public places where there is community transmission[1] and where other prevention measures, such as physical distancing, are not possible.(12) Fabric masks, if made and worn properly, can serve as a barrier to droplets expelled from the wearer into the air and environment.(12) However, masks must be used as part of a comprehensive package of preventive measures, which includes frequent hand hygiene, physical distancing when possible, respiratory etiquette, environmental cleaning and disinfection. Recommended precautions also include avoiding indoor crowded gatherings as much as possible, in particular when physical distancing is not feasible, and ensuring good environmental ventilation in any closed setting. (92, 93) [...] Furthermore, in areas with COVID-19 community transmission, WHO advises that health workers and caregivers working in clinical areas should continuously wear a medical mask during all routine activities throughout the entire shift.(12) In settings where aerosol-generating procedures are performed, they should wear an N95, FFP2 or FFP3 respirator. Other countries and organizations, including the United States Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (97) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (98) recommend airborne precautions for any situation involving the care of COVID-19 patients. However, they also consider the use of medical masks as an acceptable option in case of shortages of respirators.
Claim: Health authorities like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discourage people from wearing face masks (Facebook users, 2020-04-08)
Evidence (2020-06-26): Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization now recommend cloth masks for the general public, but earlier in the pandemic, both organizations recommended just the opposite. These shifting guidelines may have sowed confusion among the public about the utility of masks. [...] We talked to UC San Francisco epidemiologist George Rutherford, MD, and infectious disease specialist Peter Chin-Hong, MD, about the CDC’s reversal on mask-wearing, the current science on how masks work, and what to consider when choosing a mask. [...] What may have finally convinced the CDC to change its guidance in favor of masks were rising disease prevalence and a clearer understanding that both pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic transmission are possible – even common. Studies have found that viral load peaks in the days before symptoms begin and that speaking is enough to expel virus-carrying droplets.
Claim: Health authorities like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discourage people from wearing face masks (Facebook users, 2020-04-08)
Evidence (2024-10-09): If you have a severe case, are hospitalized or are severely immunocompromised please follow the recommendations above, avoid contact with high-risk people and mask for 10-20 days. Please contact your healthcare provider for advice on how long to isolate. Call 211 or 1-866-698-6155 or visit 211info.org.
Claim: The measles outbreak is directly caused by illegal immigration (Alex Jones, 2019-01-05)
Evidence (2019-01-05): The US measles outbreak is due to unvaccinated American citizens who became infected when travelling to countries where measles is endemic or where outbreaks are currently occurring. These are not the countries from which migrants to the US are currently coming from.