Dr. Leana Wen, a CNN medical analyst, is facing criticism for saying she is in favor of lifting COVID-19 restrictions and mask mandates because \u201cthe science\u201d changed.<\/p>\n
Wen said on Monday night that she supports lifting some coronavirus restrictions, including mask mandates.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen they were put in, it was always with the understanding that they would be removed as soon as we can. And in this case, circumstances have changed, case counts are declining. Also, the science has changed. We know that vaccines protect very well against Omicron,\u201d Wen said.<\/p>\n
She also brought up \u201cone-way masking,\u201d which she explained is \u201cthe idea that even if other people are not wearing masks, if you wear a high-quality mask that also protects you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Finally, Wen added, \u201cI\u2019m not saying \u2014 I don\u2019t think anyone really is saying \u2014 that no one should ever wear masks but rather that the responsibility should shift from a government mandate imposed from the state or the local district on the school rather it should shift to an individual responsibility by the family who can still decide if that their child can wear a mask if needed.\u201d<\/p>\n
Trending:<\/p>\n
\n“The science has changed.” @DrLeanaWen<\/a> explains why she supports lifting some pandemic restrictions and thinks the decision to wear a mask should shift from a government mandate to an individual choice. pic.twitter.com\/vaiybBBF2b<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Anderson Cooper 360\u00b0 (@AC360) February 8, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Wen\u2019s comments come after New Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut, California, and Oregon set timelines for when they plan to end their state mask mandates.<\/p>\n
Her comments also come after several high-profile<\/a> Democrats <\/a>were criticized for not wearing masks in apparent violation of mandates. <\/p>\n
Some conservatives argued that the decision to announce timelines for dropping the mandates was politically motivated. <\/p>\n
Check out some of the reactions below:<\/p>\n
\nWeird. \u201cI trust the science\u201d has been the go-to moral response to questioning CDC policy. Now we\u2019re told the science can change. Are we still not allowed to question CDC policy? https:\/\/t.co\/c4RTQnoFbe<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 tsar becket adams (@BecketAdams) February 8, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\nThis is gaslighting. <\/p>\n
She is brazenly lying, her statements flying in the face of all evidence, most of which has been there for more than 2 years.<\/p>\n
This is what happens when sociopaths get caught\u2013they double down on their lies.<\/p>\n
They never stop lying. https:\/\/t.co\/AiC0T715v6<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Tucker Max (@TuckerMax) February 8, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\nWeird, the Fauci cultists told us it was settled. pic.twitter.com\/cJFoZOTYfc<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Natalie Johnson (@nataliejohnsonn) February 8, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n