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Risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission by aerosols, the rational use of masks, and protection of healthcare workers from COVID-19

OBJECTIVES: To determine the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission by aerosols, to provide evidence on the rational use of masks, and to discuss additional measures important for the protection of healthcare workers from COVID-19. METHODS: Literature review and expert opinion. SHORT CONCLUSION: SARS-CoV-2...

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Autores principales:	Sommerstein, Rami, Fux, Christoph Andreas, Vuichard-Gysin, Danielle, Abbas, Mohamed, Marschall, Jonas, Balmelli, Carlo, Troillet, Nicolas, Harbarth, Stephan, Schlegel, Matthias, Widmer, Andreas
Formato:	Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:	English
Publicado:	BioMed Central 2020
Materias:	Review
Acceso en línea:	https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7336106/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32631450 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13756-020-00763-0

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