NYT column admits mask mandates did nothing: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/21/opinion/do-mask-mandates-work.html
If you don't like NYT paywall: https://www.foxnews.com/media/twitter-divided-after-new-york-times-column-concedes-mask-mandates-did-nothing-conservative-a-hat
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It's only 1 column - except NYT known for its censorship & oppressive single viewpoint, so ya this matters
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Actually, mask mandates did something: "They harmed kids, eroded public trust, and psychologically damaged millions of people to the point where they’re still afraid to breathe in public" someone responded.