Reuse of face masks among adults in Hong Kong during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, over 99% of adults in Hong Kong use face masks in public. With the limited supply of face masks in the market and the uncertainty about the future development of COVID-19, reusing face masks is a legitimate way to reduce usage. Although this practice...

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Main Authors: Linda Yin-king Lee, Issac Chun-wing Chan, Owen Pak-man Wong, Yaki Hoi-ying Ng, Crystal Kit-ying Ng, Max Hin-wa Chan, Joe Ka-chun Ng, Hailey Hei-tung Koo, Suk-ting Lam, Ada Cho-wai Chu, Rachel Yuen-shan Wong, Heidi Po-ying Leung, Angel Lok-ching Pun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11346-y