Masks have been repeatedly proven by reputable scientific institutions to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. Rep. Biggs draws a false causation between the mask mandate and the worsening of the pandemic. Mask mandates did not contribute to the severity of the pandemic.

The gentleman mistakes correlation for causality/used a non-sequitur. An AZ study showed how well masks work. Cases rose 151% in AZ after lifting orders. Cases dropped 75% with the help of masks. A post like this may cost lives and may be legally actionable.

Since Maricopa County instituted its masks mandate last year, we've seen.... - almost 12x the number of cases; - almost 10x the number of hospitalizations; - and 9x the number of deaths compared to the time before the mandate. Masks do not slow or stop the spread of COVID-19.