The science around the use of masks by the public to impede COVID-19 transmission is
advancing rapidly. In this narrative review, we develop an analytical framework to examine …

This narrative review and meta-analysis summarizes a broad evidence base on the benefits—
and also the practicalities, disbenefits, harms and personal, sociocultural and environmental …

Airborne transmission by droplets and aerosols is important for the spread of viruses. Face
masks are a well-established preventive measure, but their effectiveness for mitigating …

The practice of social distancing and wearing masks has been popular worldwide in
combating the contraction of COVID-19. Undeniably, although such practices help control …

Pada awal 2020, dunia dikejutkan dengan mewabahnya pneumonia baru yang bermula
dari Wuhan, Provinsi Hubei yang kemudian menyebar dengan cepat ke lebih dari 190 …

The global pandemic of COVID-19 has been associated with infections and deaths among
health-care workers. This Viewpoint of infectious aerosols is intended to inform appropriate …

Background The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is
the cause of a rapidly spreading illness, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), affecting …

The increasing prevalence of infectious diseases in recent decades has posed a serious
threat to public health. Routes of transmission differ, but the respiratory droplet or airborne …

Background: Little is known about the effectiveness of personal protective equipment for
health care workers who take care of patients infected with the novel coronavirus (SARS …

Cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been reported in more than 200
countries. Thousands of health workers have been infected, and outbreaks have occurred in …