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1/ Q: Should I still be wearing a mask when I am out of my home in the presence of other people?
A: Yes! You should wear the mask.
A: Yes! You should wear the mask.
2/ A rigorous systematic review published recently in @TheLancet examined the reduction in viral transmission with physical distancing and when wearing a mask.
The findings support physical distance of at least 1 meter in reducing viral transmission.
The findings support physical distance of at least 1 meter in reducing viral transmission.
3/ Current evidence also demonstrates a reduction in viral transmission with mask wearing. This review also highlights the benefit of eye protection in decreasing viral transmission.
4/ This type of study is valuable because it systematically summarizes existing information. The calculations look at transmission rates in a population or group practicing a certain behavior, not on an individual level.
5/ While estimating the exact reduction in #Covid19 spread is challenging, we know that masks and #SocialDistancing decrease transmission.
We recommend finding a well-fitting, tolerable mask that covers your nose and mouth and rocking it for the foreseeable future.
We recommend finding a well-fitting, tolerable mask that covers your nose and mouth and rocking it for the foreseeable future.
