...with all the context and nuance included. Here's one other fact that should be added...
The severity (e.g. Morbidity and Mortality) of infection and disease from an illness like COVID-19 depends in large measure on the "Viral Load" taken in by the victim. Social Distancing and Masking reduce the Viral load and thus help to save lives. Why Baron doesn't get this is a mystery...and something he needs to learn before taking an ABIM exam again.
Link: https://www.npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2024/06/21/g-s1-5705/coronavirus-faw-if-youre-still-trying-to-stay-covid-safe-does-the-6-food-rule-matter