Need for more robust research on the effectiveness of masks in preventing COVID-19 transmission

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused dramatic death and infection worldwide, leading to a global public health crisis. As for precautions, scientists have different opinions on the effectiveness of masks in preventing COVID-19 transmission. Published studies suggested that medical masks may help in prev...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Nie, Jingjing, Kang, Linna, Pian, Yaya, Hu, Jihong
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Future Medicine Ltd 2022
Materias:
Special Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9017682/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35462620
http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/fvl-2021-0032
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Sumario:The COVID-19 pandemic has caused dramatic death and infection worldwide, leading to a global public health crisis. As for precautions, scientists have different opinions on the effectiveness of masks in preventing COVID-19 transmission. Published studies suggested that medical masks may help in preventing respiratory virus infection. But the currently available experimental results are too preliminary to support an informed policy. In conclusion, we need more well-designed and robust research on the effectiveness of masks in preventing COVID-19 infection.

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