Effectiveness of face masks for reducing transmission of SARS-CoV-2: a rapid systematic review

Effectiveness of face masks for reducing transmission of SARS-CoV-2: a rapid systematic review

This rapid systematic review of evidence asks whether (i) wearing a face mask, (ii) one type of mask over another and (iii) mandatory mask policies can reduce the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection, either in community-based or healthcare settings. A search of studies published 1 January 2020–27 J...

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Main Authors:	Boulos, L, Curran, JA, Gallant, A, Wong, H, Johnson, C, Delahunty-Pike, A, Saxinger, L, Chu, D, Comeau, J, Flynn, T, Clegg, J, Dye, C
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	The Royal Society 2023

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