Claim: A study found face masks did not help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and even increased the chances of getting infected.
Fact-check: COVID-19 face mask study findings misinterpreted online
Verdict: misleading. the study found wearing masks reduced the risk of infection in the early stages of the pandemic but became less effective after omicron.
Organisation: Australian Associated Press
Author: Tom Wark
Date published: 2024-06-13T00:00:00