A rapid review of the use of face mask in preventing the spread of COVID-19

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Mary Abboah‐Offei · University of York

Yakubu Salifu · Lancaster University

Bisi Adewale · University of Alberta

Jonathan Bayuo · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Rasheed Ofosu-Poku · Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital

Edwina Beryl Addo Opare-Lokko · Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons

Abstract

Regardless of the type, setting, or who wears the face mask, it serves primarily a dual preventive purpose; protecting oneself from getting viral infection and protecting others. Therefore, if everyone wears a face mask in public, it offers a double barrier against COVID-19 transmission.

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Infection Control and Ventilation COVID-19 and healthcare impacts COVID-19 epidemiological studies

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Published in: International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances

Volume 3, pp. 100013-100013

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnsa.2020.100013

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 19.24

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A rapid review of the use of face mask in preventing the spread of COVID-19

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