An evidence review of face masks against COVID-19
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 …
advancing rapidly. In this narrative review, we develop an analytical framework to examine …
Masks and respirators for prevention of respiratory infections: a state of the science review
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 …
and also the practicalities, disbenefits, harms and personal, sociocultural and environmental …
Impact of coronavirus syndromes on physical and mental health of health care workers: Systematic review and meta-analysis
GS De Pablo, J Vaquerizo-Serrano, A Catalan… - Journal of affective …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Health care workers (HCW) are at high risk of develo** physical/mental
health outcomes related to coronavirus syndromes. Nature and frequency of these outcomes …
health outcomes related to coronavirus syndromes. Nature and frequency of these outcomes …
Face masks for the public during the covid-19 crisis
The precautionary principle is, according to Wikipedia,“a strategy for approaching issues of
potential harm when extensive scientific knowledge on the matter is lacking.” The evidence …
potential harm when extensive scientific knowledge on the matter is lacking.” The evidence …
[HTML][HTML] Face masks in the new COVID-19 normal: materials, testing, and perspectives
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 …
threat to public health. Routes of transmission differ, but the respiratory droplet or airborne …
[HTML][HTML] To mask or not to mask: Modeling the potential for face mask use by the general public to curtail the COVID-19 pandemic
Face mask use by the general public for limiting the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic is
controversial, though increasingly recommended, and the potential of this intervention is not …
controversial, though increasingly recommended, and the potential of this intervention is not …
Aerosol filtration efficiency of common fabrics used in respiratory cloth masks
The emergence of a pandemic affecting the respiratory system can result in a significant
demand for face masks. This includes the use of cloth masks by large sections of the public …
demand for face masks. This includes the use of cloth masks by large sections of the public …
Potential utilities of mask‐wearing and instant hand hygiene for fighting SARS‐CoV‐2
QX Ma, H Shan, HL Zhang, GM Li… - Journal of medical …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The surge of patients in the pandemic of COVID‐19 caused by the novel coronavirus SARS‐
CoV‐2 may overwhelm the medical systems of many countries. Mask‐wearing and …
CoV‐2 may overwhelm the medical systems of many countries. Mask‐wearing and …
[HTML][HTML] Face masks against COVID-19: an evidence review
The science around the use of masks by the general public to impede COVID-19
transmission is advancing rapidly. Policymakers need guidance on how masks should be …
transmission is advancing rapidly. Policymakers need guidance on how masks should be …
[HTML][HTML] A rapid systematic review of the efficacy of face masks and respirators against coronaviruses and other respiratory transmissible viruses for the community …
CR MacIntyre, AA Chughtai - International journal of nursing studies, 2020 - Elsevier
Background The pandemic of COVID-19 is growing, and a shortage of masks and
respirators has been reported globally. Policies of health organizations for healthcare …
respirators has been reported globally. Policies of health organizations for healthcare …