Rand Paul Baselessly Claims Masks And Distancing Did Nothing

On FOX News, Sen. Rand Paul claimed only vaccines can stop the spread of Covid-19 and not social distancing or face masks. We asked MSNBC Medical contributor Dr. Kavita Patel for her take.

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[danishbiochem]

Rand Paul knows Kentuckians well. He knows that ignorance and hubris sells. That’s why he speaks like that. He is speaking to his constituents.

[craigb]

Funny, masks & social distancing worked in Australia and New Zealand.

[Mymindisablank]

Paul the fool, just negated the almost 600, 000 who died from this mostly avoidable pandemic.

[gopherfacts]

What a guy! I distinctly remember him contracting Covid himself in March 2020 after attending a social event and not bothering to isolate

[johngalt]

Rand Paul again playing Dr Quack. Can we hire his neighbor to straighten him out? He needs a fresh one.

[AGDinCA]

Ugh... please don't give that guy a platform.

[patricksanders]

I dont CARE what rand paul thinks about anything at all.

[DarkChocolate]

Just in case anyone forgets or is not aware - This is a DOCTOR! An Opthamologist specifically, still a DOCTOR. Oh boy...🙄 I wouldn't want this clown looking at my eyes...

[willybones]

Theres no evidence Paul has a properly functioning brain....

[huey]

Rand Paul should have his license revoked for giving harmful advice.

[terriseaton]

I know both Paul & Greene are each supposedly married.
But wouldn’t they make a lovely couple?💘

[Shelmerdine]

He’s disappointed we didn’t reach millions of dead yet.

[BarryPiper]

All he has to do is take a look at Thailand or Vietnam or other country where mask-wearing is ingrained in the culture. When people think they might be sick there, they automatically wear a mask out of courtesy for other people. And look at the fatality rates in those countries.

[JoshTyrReece]

Sure...and thats why countries that used them the death and infection rate is less serious...and others who didnt were totally overwhelmed or had way higher death rates per million.
Does he know that in modern times with things "the Internet" its possible to see News outside of America?

[Mssinful]

I absolutely can't stand how Paul treats Fauci! It just disgusts me.

[crkproductions]

For an eye doctor, Rand Paul sure is myOptic. A shameful healthcare professional. Where is the ama when you need them.

[criops]

If my kids were half bind, I wouldn't let Dr. Paul anywhere near them.

[mahoganymuffin]

They're so mad that things are getting better under Biden! 😂 🤣

[KesselRunner]

I wouldn't trust Dr Paul to put a band aid on a leaky balloon, let alone take his medical advice.

[kaneo]

When your names are the wrong way around, you have no hope.