Masks and Vaccines Save Lives: COVID-19 Deaths Drop Significantly

Masks, vaccine mandates contributed to the decline in COVID-19 deaths

New study reveals the effectiveness of preventative measures

A recent study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shown that mask and vaccine mandates played a crucial role in saving lives during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. The study's findings reveal that the overall death rate from COVID-19 fell by 6% from 2022 to 2023.

According to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), COVID-19 was the 10th leading cause of death in the US in 2023, down from fourth the previous year. In 2023, there were approximately 76,000 deaths associated with the virus, a significant decrease from the previous year.