Covid-19: Thailand named best in the world in coronavirus pandemic recovery stats

On 8/1/2020 at 7:04 AM, Yinn said:

 

 

If we look at the number of COVID-19 cases in Jena, masks seem to have a positive effect. The number of registered new infections fell to almost zero in the days after masks were introduced.

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https://voxeu.org/article/unmasked-effect-face-masks-spread-covid-19

 

 

No actually the top scientists who advise the government in the Netherlands have reviewed all the evidence on facemasks several times and concluded that masks are useless ("no benefit"):

The nation's top scientists, having examined key data and research, have declared there is no firm evidence to back the use of face coverings. Indeed, they argue that wearing the wretched things may actually hamper the fight against disease.

'Face masks in public places are not necessary, based on all the current evidence,' said Coen Berends, spokesman for the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment. 'There is no benefit and there may even be negative impact.

Holland's position is based on assessments by the Outbreak Management Team, a group of experts advising the government. It first ruled against masks in May and has re-evaluated the evidence several times, including again last week.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8583925/The-land-no-face-masks-Hollands-scientists-say-theres-no-solid-evidence-coverings-work.html

Again, Thailand's low numbers have nothing to do with face masks, but all to do with no effort at testing, since 99% of Thailand's people are still untested. Very stupid. Very lazy. Very dangerous.