You know what kills people? Telling them masks work when they don’t.

CDC Director Redfield in 2020 saying face masks possibly more effective than vaccines

An immunocompromised person might steer clear of social interactions, but instead goes and mingles with a mask.

A sick / symptomatic person might stay home, but goes and mingles with a mask.

Some have replied that no one ever said masks were anything more than mildly protective.

Not true at all, as we see here.