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There’s a LOT of disinformation online about OSHA recommendations on masks and face coverings. But we’re here to help clear things up. The short version: Masks can save lives. Get the facts here:
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It states "Masks can save lives", a statement that reflects facts that masks are shown to reduce the risk of infectious disease including COVID-19. This is supported by CDC:
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Masks have not been a proven means of saving anyone's life. There are no documented cases of a mask preventing an infection, and the studies attempting to show effectiveness have made minor claims, at best. OSHA's claim that "masks saves lives" is not verifiably true.
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veracity
MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING, NOT_MISLEADING
Political Leaning
left political leaning
Emotion
anger
Sentiment
positive sentiment
Date published
2021-03-15
Entities
Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationDisinformationInfectionCenters for Disease Control and PreventionSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2