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There has been data showing areas with greater mask compliance have slower infection rates.

I'd bet that areas with greater mask compliance also have greater compliance with social distancing and other, more effective mitigation measures.

Do you realize you are now arguing against yourself in the same thread?

I’m curious how so?

We either should take all variables into account or we shouldn't you can't have it both ways. Or was that not what you meant?