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0 pointstinus_hn4y ago0 comments

This is a completely nonsensical dismissal unless you want to claim the outcome for people who actually get ill is different for those who wore masks versus those who didn’t.

And be sure to keep in mind that the vast majority of infections occur at home where I sincerely doubt people are wearing masks.

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ncmncm4y ago

The point is that if you have a parasite infection, treating that is a good idea. If you don't, then treating it will not help you.

If you want not to die from COVID-19, getting fully vaccinated is the way. If you want not to catch and spread it (vaccinated or no) wear a mask when you might be exposed or expose others. If you can't get vaccinated, anyway do things to be healthy -- treat any parasite infections, eat well, sleep well, eat well, exercise.

tinus_hnOP4y ago

In other news, the sky is blue, but that is not at all what this article is about. And you preaching about how your favorite measure, unquantifiably, is better than this measure, does not add anything meaningful to the article.

JohnTHaller4y ago

It's not a "favorite measure" it's the ones proven to work. All this self-reported summary shows is that taking Ivermectin can slightly improve Covid-19 outcomes in areas where worms are endemic. This study was done in an area of Brazil where worms are common and where high Ivermectin usage pre-dates Covid-19. It's something we already know. Parasitic infection results in worse outcomes for respiratory infections. Treat worms if you have them.

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