July 26, 2024
“Make this summer a healthy one for yourself and others. With COVID-19 circulating, please consider wearing a well-fitted mask in crowded indoor spaces.”
The Multiplicative Power of Masks An Explorable Essay on How Masks Can End COVID-19
"By doing the math on masks, we'll see how when 60% of people wear 60% effective masks, disease transmission drops by as much as 60% — roughly what's needed to stop the spread of COVID-19."
Two new Canadian studies demonstrating the efficacy of masks.
These studies show that mandatory masking, esp during periods of high respiratory viruses in the community, can result in reductions in absenteeism, prevent infections and deaths & reduce economic burden. 🧵 1/9
Pediatric COVID-19 Cases in Counties With and Without School Mask Requirements — United States, July 1–September 4, 2021