Face masks had no effect on social distancing in Amsterdam, Rotterdam

An experiment with mandatory face masks in crowded areas in Amsterdam and Rotterdam did not result in people adhering to social distancing worse or better. Areas in which masks were mandatory also did not become less crowded after the mask obligation was implemented. About half of people wore face masks in the designated areas, according to  research by the Dutch study center for criminality and rule of law NSCR.Submitted by Janene Pieters on Friday, 11 September 2020 - 14:20 https://nltimes.nl/2020/09/11/face-masks-effect-social-distancing-amsterdam-rotterdam