Update: Chalkbeat Corrects IDPH Director Misquote

Message that masks and vaccines are comparably protective remains

After being contacted by IDPH and at least two readers (including me), Chalkbeat Chicago has corrected an article in which IDPH Director Ngozi Ezike was quoted as saying “The bottom line is that masks are as effective as vaccines are,” during an August 26th press conference.

Ezike actually said, “The bottom line is masks are effective. Vaccines are effec…