Dishonesty and mandatory mask wearing in the COVID-19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2020.109617
Abstract: In an attempt to slow down the spread of the coronavirus, an increasing number of countries, including Israel, have made wearing masks mandatory for their citizens not just in close public places but also while… read more here.
Keywords: wear mask; mandatory mask; mask; mask wearing ... See more keywords
The introduction of a mandatory mask policy was associated with significantly reduced COVID-19 cases in a major metropolitan city
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0253510
Abstract: Background Whilst evidence of use of face masks in reducing COVID-19 cases is increasing, the impact of mandatory use across a large population has been difficult to assess. Introduction of mandatory mask use on July… read more here.
Keywords: policy; introduction; covid cases; use ... See more keywords