March 31, 2022
Israeli Public Emergency Council for the Covid19 Crisis
PECC: https://www.pecc-il.org/
“The Public Emergency Council for the Covid19 Crisis is an independent organization made up of leading physicians, researchers and social welfare professionals who, in light of the way that the Covid19 crisis is being managed, have decided that they can no longer remain silent.”
“Summary and Recommendation:
- In light of the lack of clear evidence for the effectiveness of masking in the general public, and testimonies of possible health and environmental damage, we are of the opinion that the use of masks should be limited to its original outline - medical staff wearing masks in specific zones. In other zones, the wearing of masks can be a recommendation, as it is not supported by evidence.
- The authorities must provide reliable information to the public that will allow each citizen to formulate his or her own risk assessment and make an educated decision on the matter.
- Regarding children, the recommendation should be against them wearing masks.
- Mask mandates as a means of ‘sending an educational message’ or for any purpose other than those of a professional health nature with a proven benefit is unacceptable.”
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