Watchdog Finds No Evidence Supporting Social Distancing Protocol

A watchdog group has accused U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy of implementing “physical distancing” protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic without proper scientific evidence.

Protect the Public Trust is calling for an investigation into potential “apparent violations of scientific integrity standards,” as reported by the Washington Examiner.

Michael Chamberlain, director of Protect the Public’s Trust, criticized the lack of solid evidence behind the severe restrictions recommended by public health leaders, especially when it comes to measures involving children. He emphasized the long-term impact these restrictions could have on children.

In August 2021, Murthy stated that children did not need to quarantine if they stayed 3-6 feet apart and were not in contact with someone who tested positive for more than 15 minutes, according to the Examiner.

Protect the Public Trust obtained a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention titled “Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools through Phased Prevention,” which the group claimed to be the only basis for the effectiveness of distancing measures. However, the sources cited in the report did not support social distancing as a preventive method.

Chamberlain highlighted the Biden administration’s commitment to “follow the science” in decision-making and expressed disappointment in the failure of some officials to uphold that promise.

The Department of Health and Human Services did not immediately respond to a request for comment.