The introduction of a mandatory mask policy was associated with significantly reduced COVID-19 cases in a major metropolitan city.

The introduction of a mandatory mask policy was associated with significantly reduced COVID-19 cases in a major metropolitan city.

<h4>Background</h4>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 22, 2020 during a resurgence of COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australi...

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Main Authors: Nick Scott, Allan Saul, Tim Spelman, Mark Stoove, Alisa Pedrana, Alexander Saeri, Emily Grundy, Liam Smith, Michael Toole, Chandini Raina McIntyre, Brendan S Crabb, Margaret Hellard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0253510

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