Face Mask Use in the Community for Reducing the Spread of COVID-19: A Systematic Review

Background: Evidence is needed on the effectiveness of wearing face masks in the community to prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission.Methods: Systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the efficacy and effectiveness of face mask use in a community setting and to predict the effectiveness of wearing...

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Main Authors: Daniela Coclite, Antonello Napoletano, Silvia Gianola, Andrea del Monaco, Daniela D'Angelo, Alice Fauci, Laura Iacorossi, Roberto Latina, Giuseppe La Torre, Claudio M. Mastroianni, Cristina Renzi, Greta Castellini, Primiano Iannone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2020.594269/full