Scottish COVID inquiry Impact hearing | Health and social care |15 November 2023 (morning session)
An anonymous witness testifies about the harms from mask wearing
-Awful for carers
-Limited communication
'‘Dad rarely saw a smiling face.’’
'‘The masks just made the hearing and sight difficulties ten times worse.’'
Supplementary
Dr Gary Sidley, a former clinical psychologist, sets out the multiple areas where masks cause harm.
These include: mental health conditions, communication problems, respiratory problems and exposing the wearer to micro-plastics and other contaminants, this article will consider these in turn.
Dr Gary Sidley explains the further potential for psychological harm:
“Many people who have suffered historical sexual and physical abuse will be re-traumatised by the requirement to wear face masks, simply the sight of masked people can trigger disturbing memories (“flashbacks”) of assault and degradation.”
End.
Liniks:
Full statement-https://www.covid19inquiry.scot/sites/default/files/ev-documents/sci-wt0374-000001.pdf
Full video: YouTube-Impact hearing | Health and social care | 15 November 2023 (morning session)
https://principia-scientific.com/are-facemasks-safe-and-effective-part-one/
https://themodelhealthshow.com/maskfacts/