Hundreds of studies show lockdowns failed to meaningfully reduce COVID-19 deaths, while COVID-19 shot mandates are counterproductive and harmful. Despite this, these totalitarian schemes are ongoing. STORY AT-A-GLANCE In a literature review and meta-analysis of the effects of lockdowns on COVID-19 mortality, researchers revealed lockdowns had little to no effect on COVID-19 mortality The Brownstone Institute compiled more than 400 studies showing that lockdowns, restrictions and closures failed to do what was promised A team of 12 researchers from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Harvard Medical School, the University of Oxford and other institutions outlined key reasons why COVID-19 shot mandates have been counterproductive and harmful COVID-19 injection mandates could lead to reactance and entrenchment, cognitive dissonance, stigma and scapegoating, and distrust If you don’t agree with COVID-19 restrictions and mandates in your area, now is the time to speak out in peaceful protest Scientists the world over have …