Journal article
Effectiveness of face masks for reducing transmission of SARS-CoV-2: a rapid systematic review
Abstract
This rapid systematic review of evidence asks whether (i) wearing a face mask, (ii) one type of mask over another and (iii) mandatory mask policies can reduce the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection, either in community-based or healthcare settings. A search of studies published 1 January 2020-27 January 2023 yielded 5185 unique records. Due to a paucity of randomized controlled trials (RCTs), observational studies were included in the …
Authors
Boulos L; Curran JA; Gallant A; Wong H; Johnson C; Delahunty-Pike A; Saxinger L; Chu D; Comeau J; Flynn T
Journal
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A Mathematical Physical and Engineering Sciences, Vol. 381, No. 2257,
Publisher
The Royal Society
Publication Date
October 9, 2023
DOI
10.1098/rsta.2023.0133
ISSN
1364-503X