Dr. Marjorie Smelkinson
Infectious disease scientist based in Maryland, who co-authored "The Case Against Masks in Schools" for The Atlantic.
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Feb 3, 2022 • 29min
The case against masks
Dr. Marjorie Smelkinson, an infectious disease scientist, challenges the effectiveness of mask mandates in schools and emphasizes the importance of individual choice. Ten-year-old Natalie Martin shares her firsthand frustrations with wearing masks in the classroom, highlighting how it impeded her social interactions and emotional well-being. Together, they discuss the evolving narrative about masks, the implications on children's development, and how mixed messages from health authorities have led to public mistrust during the pandemic.
