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Upgrading PPE for staff working on COVID-19 wards cut
Upgrading PPE for staff working on COVID-19 wards cut
The findings are reported by a team at the University of Cambridge and Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust. The research has not yet been peer-reviewed, but is being released
·cam.ac.uk·
Upgrading PPE for staff working on COVID-19 wards cut
Here’s Why the Science Is Clear That Masks Work
Here’s Why the Science Is Clear That Masks Work
A respected science organization says its review of studies about respiratory viruses was misinterpreted to incorrectly claim masks were useless.
·nytimes.com·
Here’s Why the Science Is Clear That Masks Work
The Physics of The N95 Face Mask
The Physics of The N95 Face Mask
You’ve seen them a million times. You might be wearing one right now. But do you know how they work to block a potentially virus-carrying respiratory blob?
·wired.com·
The Physics of The N95 Face Mask
A Short Thread On Why N95 (And Better) Masks Work
A Short Thread On Why N95 (And Better) Masks Work
A short thread on why N95 (and better) masks work. First, a simple explanation: https://t.co/i60dZ46xWH— laurie allee (@laurieallee) October 5, 2022
·twitter.com·
A Short Thread On Why N95 (And Better) Masks Work
Masks Cut Secondary SARS-CoV-2 Infections by Half
Masks Cut Secondary SARS-CoV-2 Infections by Half
After exposure to someone with SARS-CoV-2 infection, an uninfected person’s risk of infection is cut in half if both people wore masks, researchers reported in Emerging Infectious Diseases.
·jamanetwork.com·
Masks Cut Secondary SARS-CoV-2 Infections by Half
Masks Cut Covid Spread in Schools, Study Finds
Masks Cut Covid Spread in Schools, Study Finds
In a so-called natural experiment, two school districts in Boston maintained masking after mandates had been lifted in others, enabling a unique comparison.
·nytimes.com·
Masks Cut Covid Spread in Schools, Study Finds
Studies Show More COVID-19 Cases in Areas Without School Masking Policies
Studies Show More COVID-19 Cases in Areas Without School Masking Policies
Today, CDC released three studies in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) that highlight the importance of using layered prevention strategies including universal masking to stop the spread and minimize disruptions to school operations for safe in-person education.
·cdc.gov·
Studies Show More COVID-19 Cases in Areas Without School Masking Policies
Who Updates Covid-19 Guidelines On Masks, Treatments And Patient Care
Who Updates Covid-19 Guidelines On Masks, Treatments And Patient Care
WHO has updated its guidelines on mask wearing in community settings, COVID-19 treatments, and clinical management. This is part of a continuous process of reviewing such materials, working with guideline development groups composed of independent, international experts who consider the latest available evidence and the changing epidemiology.
·who.int·
Who Updates Covid-19 Guidelines On Masks, Treatments And Patient Care