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The pro-mask cultists are at it again, says Dr. Gary Sidley. In the height of summer, no less, some NHS hospitals are re-imposing mask mandates. Here's how to complain.
A new systematic review of high quality evidence finds masking children made no obvious difference to Covid infection rates, confirming that the CDC and other 'experts' hurt children for nothing.
A new systematic review in the BMJ has concluded that "adults who work with children should be educated about the lack of clear benefits and the potential harms of masking children".
A recent Norwegian study explores the link between face mask use and COVID-19 risk, finding a 33-40% higher risk in frequent mask wearers.
Nicola Sturgeon’s draconian COVID-19 rules caused children to attempt to take their own lives and parents to consider “suicide pacts”, a public inquiry has heard.
Prolonged wearing of a face mask reduces cognitive function and increases reaction time in addition to increasing shortness of breath and fatigue, a study in an international peer-reviewed journal has found.
A study from South Korea indicates that N95 masks – supposedly the gold standard for protecting users from Covid infection – may emit toxic volatile organic compounds at levels eight times above safety guidelines.
Members of professional Covid alarmist group Independent SAGE have once again called for the return of face masks. Will they ever accept the scientific evidence is not on their side, asks Dr Gary Sidley.
Children in Japan are no longer required to wear masks at school, but 68% said they would continue anyway while just 5% said they would stop. Their development is greatly suffering and suicides are at record levels.
The Government's requirement that schoolchildren wear face masks in the classroom was based on political calculation not evidence, new official documents released under Freedom of Information reveal.
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