PLOS ONE

Professional and Home-Made Face Masks Reduce Exposure to Respiratory Infections among the General Population

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This study assessed the transmission reduction potential provided by personal respirators, surgical masks, and home-made masks when worn during a variety of activities by healthy volunteers and a simulated patient. It found that any type of respirator or mask reduced transmission. 

Source: PLOS ONE

Date: 09/12/20

Estimating the burden of United States workers exposed to infection or disease: A key factor in containing risk of COVID-19 infection.

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Study concluded that "The large number of persons employed in occupations with frequent exposure to infection and disease underscores the importance of all workplaces developing risk response plans for COVID-19. Authors: Baker, MG, Peckham, TK, Seixas, NS; PLoS One. 2020 Apr 28; 15(4):e0232452. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0232452. eCollection 2020.

Source: PLOS ONE

Date: 09/12/20

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