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1.2.8. Scientific Evidence (Condition 8)

MG Michele Gelfand
RL Ren Li
ES Eftychia Stamkou
DP Dylan Pieper
ED Emmy Denison
JF Jessica Fernandez
VC Virginia Choi
JC Jennifer Chatman
JJ Joshua Jackson
ED Eugen Dimant
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As the messages from health and political officials regarding the importance of masks were unclear and often conflicting during earlier stages of the COVID-19 crisis (Breuninger, 2020; Gregorian, 2020), this condition emphasized that there is clear scientific evidence showing that masks effectively reduce the spread of the virus (CDC, 2020), and may be effective for Republicans and Democrats (but see footnote 2).

“Months after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many areas of the U.S. are opening to some degree and some segments of the population are starting to move around relatively freely. However, since a cure for COVID-19 has not been found and COVID-19 remains a serious threat, it is important to wear a mask or face covering because scientific evidence has proven that they can effectively prevent the spread of the virus.”

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