Twitter Takes Down WH Coronavirus Adviser’s Tweet Claiming That Masks Do Not Work
Dr. Scott Atlas, a neuroradiologist who does not specialize in infectious diseases or epidemiology, has become a controversial COVID-19 adviser in the White House and has been accused of advocating for measures that…
Dr. Scott Atlas, a neuroradiologist who does not specialize in infectious diseases or epidemiology, has become a controversial COVID-19 adviser in the White House and has been accused of advocating for measures that buck the advice of infectious disease experts.
Now, Twitter has deleted a tweet he sent on Saturday which it said violated the company’s guidelines on misinformation.
NBC News’ Monica Alba noted on Sunday morning that Twitter flagged a tweet from Atlas that began “Mask work? NO.”
In a separate tweet, Atlas said, “That means the right policy is guideline: use masks for their intended purpose – when close to others, especially hi risk.”
https://Twitter.com/SWAtlasHoover/status/1317466976651038720
“Otherwise, social distance. No widespread mandates,” he added.
CNN reported that Twitter