Masking the Truth: Insights from a COVID-19 Trial

This chapter discusses a cluster randomized trial in rural Bangladesh evaluating various mask strategies for COVID-19 prevention, highlighting its methodology, compliance rates, and statistical outcomes. The conversation underscores the biases in study design and the importance of credible evidence in public health decision-making. It reflects on the politicization of mask-wearing and social distancing, emphasizing the need for transparency and trust in health communications.