Health
10% rise in mask-wearing triples chance of keeping coronavirus’ R number below one, study suggests – Yahoo Lifestyle Australia
The personal protective equipment is most effective when combined with social distancing.
Face coverings play a role in stemming the coronavirus outbreak, research suggests. (Posed by a model, Getty Images)
A 10% rise in mask-wearing could triple the chance of keeping the coronavirus reproduction (R) number below one, research suggests.
Although recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), the benefits of face masks or coverings in stemming the infectious outbreak have been hotly debated.
To learn more, scientists from Boston Childrens Hospital linked the results of a survey completed…
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