But authors from both of these studies reject how Ingraham and other mask doubters have portrayed their work. Each of them told CNN Business that they fully support the recommendation from health experts that people wear face masks while out in public. Bundgaard's study only focused on whether wearing a face mask can offer some protection to the wearer. That study did not find that face masks were effective at reducing the spread of influenza. "It's the right thing to do — for the public, for the population, if everyone wears face masks," Cowling told CNN Business.

Source: CNN December 18, 2020 23:48 UTC