Comparison of homemade mask designs based on calculated infection risk, using actual COVID-19 infection scenarios

During pandemics such as COVID-19, shortages of approved respirators necessitate the use of alternative masks, including homemade designs. The effectiveness of the masks is often quantified in terms of the ability to filter particles. However, to formulate public policy the efficacy of the mask in r...

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Main Authors: Shayna Berman, Gavin D'Souza, Jenna Osborn, Matthew Myers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AIMS Press 2023-07-01
Series:Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering
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Online Access:https://www.aimspress.com/article/doi/10.3934/mbe.2023663?viewType=HTML