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Remember When The Media Told Us Not To Even Question COVID Policies?

OutKick questions the Washington Post's stance on masking and trust in science during the pandemic.
The referenced piece asserts the Cochrane Library review found little evidence masks prevent transmission.
The article quotes criticism of public figures, including Fauci and Biden, regarding masking mandates.
The piece notes media framing on masks contrasted with academic assessments from the UK and Oxford researchers.
The analysis challenges the credibility of a CDC-based study cited by the Post as evidence.
The piece emphasizes that masks have a role, but respirators are more effective in high-risk settings.
The article asserts media narratives sometimes diverge from established scientific guidance on masks.
The report cites international public health statements on fit-testing and masking effectiveness.
The piece argues readers should scrutinize high-profile media statements about science.
The article frames the issue as a clash between media narratives and peer-reviewed evidence from journals.

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