Claim: People online are touting the results of a Cochrane review to incorrectly claim that it shows masks "don't work" against the coronavirus. But the primary conclusion of the review is that it's uncertain from randomized controlled trials whether mask interventions in the community help slow the spread of respiratory illnesses.
Fact-check: What the Cochrane Review Says About Masks For COVID-19 - and What It Doesn't - FactCheck.org
Verdict: people online are touting the results of a cochrane review to incorrectly claim that it shows masks "don't work" against the coronavirus. but the primary conclusion of the review is that it's uncertain from randomized controlled trials whether mask interventions in the community help slow the spread of respiratory illnesses.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Jessica Mcdonald
Date published: 2023-03-16T15:55:38