Visualizing the effectiveness of face masks in obstructing respiratory jets
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0016018
Abstract: The use of face masks in public settings has been widely recommended by public health officials during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The masks help mitigate the risk of cross-infection via respiratory droplets; however, there are… read more here.
Keywords: visualizing effectiveness; respiratory jets; face; effectiveness face ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of face masks in blocking the transmission of SARS-CoV-2: A preliminary evaluation of masks used by SARS-CoV-2-infected individuals
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264389
Abstract: In 2019, a novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which is transmitted via the airborne route, caused a new pandemic namely, “coronavirus disease 2019” (COVID-19). Although the effectiveness of face masks to prevent… read more here.
Keywords: effectiveness face; masks used; sars cov; face masks ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of Face Coverings in Mitigating the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18073666
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the biggest public health challenges of the 21st century. Many prevalent measures have been taken to prevent its spread and protect the public. However, the use of face… read more here.
Keywords: face coverings; covering mandates; face covering; face ... See more keywords