{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Busting Six Mask Myths","description":"Where do the data stand on mask-wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic? Kristen tackles six myths (start times):  Masks don\u2019t work (00:12:41) Masks are unsafe (00:40:48) Masks solve everything (00:52:34) My mask protects only me (00:58:10) Wear a mask only if you\u2019re sick (01:03:35) Mask-wearers are afraid or virtue signaling (01:06:00)  Guidelines on how to properly wear cloth masks begin at 01:09:06. &amp;nbsp; Abbreviated Reference List*   How to Protect Yourself &amp;amp; Others, CDC, Updated Oct 28, 2020  How to Select Masks, CDC, Updated Oct 29, 2020  Masks overview, WHO, Updated October 20, 2020  COVID-19: How much protection do face masks offer?, Mayo Clinic, Published Aug 20, 2020  5 Questions: Stanford scientists on COVID-19 mask guidelines, Stanford Medicine, Published June 19, 2020  *This is the most thoroughly-researched episode of EBS yet. Please visit earlybirdscience.com\/episodes\/23 for a full list of references.   Connect - Leave comments, suggest topics, and ask science questions! Website: earlybirdscience.com Twitter: @EarlyBirdSci Instagram: @EarlyBirdScience Facebook: @EarlyBirdScience   Check out Kristen\u2019s other show, Headshake, a stream-of-consciousness science podcast (EXPLICIT CONTENT): headshake.show   Disclaimer Early Bird Science is a podcast meant for entertainment and education only. While Kristen has a doctorate (Ph.D.), she is not a medical doctor. Please consult with your physician before making decisions about your health. ","author_name":"Early Bird Science","author_url":"https:\/\/www.earlybirdscience.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/16893956\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/89015840"}