Evidence on mask use
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"There is more evidence supporting face mask use in the community than hand hygiene."
Prof Raina MacIntyre from @UNSWMedicine on why we should all be wearing face masks to halt the spread of #COVID19.https://www.smh.com.au/national/why-are-masks-not-yet-mandatory-in-australia-20200708-p55a4k.html …
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We are aware of this. WHO clearly states pregnant women no mask, children no mask. Respirators can reduce oxy levels and these are recommended for short periods during dangerous medical interventions.
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1/ Optimum hand hygiene simply ISN’T an option. Hands should be sanitized prior to donning, adjusting, and doffing a mask, as well as prior to face-touching, otherwise you risk infection.
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"We did not find evidence that surgical-type face masks are effective in reducing laboratory-confirmed influenza transmission, either when worn by infected persons (source control) or by persons in the general community to reduce their susceptibility" https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/26/5/19-0994_article …
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