Pastor Who Said He Was a ‘No-Masker’ Now in ICU with COVID-19

“Despite passage of a local mask mandate this summer, Van Noy said he was ‘exercising his freedom’ by not observing it. He told congregants he wasn’t suggesting they disobey laws, but said, ‘In this case, we can peacefully and biblically resist, without violation of the Godly standards we submit ourselves to.’” - C. Leaders

Discussion

How many have ended up in the ICU while conscientiously wearing masks? Is there any actual evidence that his resistance to mask wearing had any causative effect on his condition or is this just a subtle form of mask propaganda?