Unmasked

Unmasked focuses on critical analysis of COVID-19 policies, questioning the efficacy of masks, vaccination strategies, and public health leadership. It features discussions on natural immunity, media misinformation, and critiques of government and health officials' handling of the pandemic, spotlighting perceived contradictions and failures.

COVID-19 Policies and Critiques Vaccination Efficacy and Strategy Mask Mandates and Effectiveness Public Health Leadership and Trust Natural Immunity Media Misinformation Governmental Responses to COVID-19

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The Media Wants You Wearing N95 Masks Forever

151 implied HN points • 25 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Masks COVID-19 Vaccines Media Misinformation
  1. The media is pushing for people to wear N95 masks indefinitely, despite lack of evidence on their effectiveness
  2. Vaccines and boosters are being portrayed as insufficient protection against viruses, encouraging continued mask-wearing
  3. Misinformation in the media is causing confusion by spreading inaccurate claims about rising COVID infections and the effectiveness of N95 masks

The Media Commemorates Four Years Of COVID By Celebrating Masks, Delusional Extremist Views

79 implied HN points • 16 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Covid response Elite Institutions Public Health
  1. The COVID pandemic is considered over by many, despite ongoing restrictions like masking and mandates.
  2. Lockdowns caused major economic issues without effectively reducing virus spread or providing significant benefits.
  3. Elite institutions like Harvard shifted focus to promoting ideologies over truth during the COVID era.

A Top FDA Official Makes Stunning Admission About Initial COVID Vaccine Approval

102 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines COVID FDA Pandemic
  1. COVID vaccines have faced challenges like waning protection, ineffective boosters, and increased side effect risks.
  2. The CDC approved multiple additional vaccine doses, bringing the total up to nine, but none guarantee protection against infection or transmission.
  3. Recent congressional testimony raised concerns about the early days of COVID vaccine approval.

Booster Mandates May Have Unnecessarily Hurt Millions Of College Students

88 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines Side Effects Mandates Research
  1. Booster mandates in colleges may have harmed millions of students, causing potentially damaging side effects without significant health benefits.
  2. An admission from a former FDA director highlighted flaws in the COVID vaccine approval process, leading to unnecessary mandates for young individuals.
  3. Specific data is being gathered to reveal the harmful impact of these mandates on college students, shedding light on the negative consequences.
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'Experts' And The Media Trying To Bring Back Masks Yet Again With New Variant Panic

98 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics COVID-19 Response Public Health Vaccination
  1. Some individuals in the media are pushing for the return of masks due to concerns about a new variant and panic.
  2. Certain experts are criticized for not admitting to mistakes and promoting policies that are viewed as ineffective.
  3. There is ongoing debate about the effectiveness of COVID policies, including advocating for vaccination over natural immunity.

'Experts' Continue To Spread More Misinformation In Response To CDC Update

67 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Misinformation COVID Policies Vaccines Lockdowns
  1. CDC facing criticism and misinformation from some 'experts' after updating guidance, sparking debates over COVID policies and decisions.
  2. There is ongoing discussion about the accountability and responsibility of those involved in pandemic decisions to achieve permanent resolution.
  3. A reader-supported publication sharing views on COVID measures and advocating for awareness and recognition of mistakes made during the pandemic.