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COVID Intervention
DiscoveriesCountries without face mask mandates experienced significantly higher COVID-19 deaths
A study in 44 countries found that, over time, the increase in COVID-19 related deaths was significantly slower in countries with mandates.
Joseph Shavit![](https://www.thebrighterside.news/uploads/2024/04/95ac29_9af6a72d6fea4d42b3c43a45cff67f31mv2.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
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