Buck Sexton
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Facebook Fact Checks Buck Sexton post about Danish mask study: Conservative commentator Buck Sexton shared news on Facebook of a newly published scientific study on the effectiveness of masks in preventing COVID-19. The image he shared of his tweet about the study said: "Can't wait for Twitter to start censoring Danish mask study or add those idiotic "disputed information" messages below it. It's the most widespread, serious, and scientific study yet on mask wearing, but sure, let's give that a warning label. Not Fauci though. He's rock solid." Ironically, Facebook censored this post with a fact check that claimed: "Missing Context." This fact check linked to an article by healthfeedback.org titled: "Danish face mask study did not show that masks were ineffective at reducing spread of COVID-19; study was underpowered and results were inconclusive." This article takes aim at claims by certain conservative voices who summarized the study on social media, as well as certain headlines. However, while calling out headlines by The Federalist ("Major Study Finds Masks Don't Reduce COVID-19 Infection Rates") and the Washington Examiner ("Face masks 'did not reduce' coronavirus infections with 'statistical significance'"), the author seemed content with the NY Times headline: "Danish Study Questions Use of Masks to Protect Wearers." The fact check seems to be lacking in objectivity. Facebook has admitted that applying such a fact check prevents around 95% of people from clicking through to view the article.

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