Face masks are ‘not necessary’ and could even harm the fight against coronavirus, say Holland’s top scientists
SCIENTISTS in the Netherlands have said face masks in public places are "not necessary" and might even have a "negative impact".
Over the past week, almost 1,400 new coronavirus cases were reported, or 342 more than the week before. Coen Berends, spokesman for the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, added: "Face masks in public places are not necessary, based on all the current evidence,Holland's position is based on assessments by the Outbreak Management Team, a group of experts advising the government.
Christian Hoebe, a professor of infectious diseases in Maastricht and member of the advisory team, said: "Face masks should not be seen as a magic bullet that halts the spread.
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