Dear Editor:
Masks Reduce Infection Rates!
The article headlined “Data Shows: School Mask Mandates Make No Difference” in the Jan. 7 Yellowstone County News draws a conclusion that isn’t supported by the “data” it quotes. The numbers presented don’t answer the question of whether masks worn in schools help reduce the spread of COVID-19 virus.
This flawed argument fails to take into account the rates of mask compliance and COVID-19 testing within the schools. Without that information, the statistics on enrollment and case totals tell us nothing.
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