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by HoverSausage 1900 days ago
I thought the early reluctance to recommend masks was because there was a shortage and medical staff needed them more, and there was the fear that constantly touching your face to adjust a mask and incorrectly wearing or removing masks might increase exposure.
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That was part of the message, but another part was that it was "not airborne" (and that messages to the contrary are misinformation) and that healthy people wearing masks has "no medical benefit". All while they were walking around in bunny suits and full face masks in china.

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