Technical note: Impact of face covering on aerosol transport patterns during coughing and sneezing
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jaerosci.2021.105847
Abstract: COVID-19 is spread via different routes, including virus-laden airborne particles generated by human respiratory activities. In addition to large droplets, coughing and sneezing produce a lot of small aerosol particles. While face coverings are believed… read more here.
Keywords: technical note; coughing sneezing; aerosol concentration; face covering ... See more keywords
Home- and Laboratory-based Microscopy of Face Covering Materials
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DOI: 10.1017/s1431927621004839
Abstract: Stay-at-home orders and social distancing regulations imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic have limited many scientists’ access to instrumentation, thereby requiring the development of creative methods to conduct material analyses, including the use of makeshift home… read more here.
Keywords: face covering; microscopy; home; based microscopy ... See more keywords
Acceptability of hygiene, face covering and social distancing interventions to prevent exacerbations in people living with airways diseases
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DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2021-217981
Abstract: Interventions to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 have been associated with substantial reductions in exacerbations of airways diseases, likely through reduced transmission of other respiratory viruses. We surveyed 4442 people with airways disease (asthma=3627, bronchiectasis=258,… read more here.
Keywords: interventions prevent; hygiene face; acceptability hygiene; face covering ... 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
Potential Factors Conditioning the Compliance to Mandatory Face Covering in the Public Space Due to SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20010726
Abstract: Background: During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, we could observe different attitudes towards restrictive bans and orders. Aim: The research aimed to examine the potential psychological factors, such as generalized anxiety, fear of COVID-19 or social approval,… read more here.
Keywords: cov pandemic; compliance; face; face covering ... See more keywords