Effectiveness of Face Masks in Reducing the Spread of COVID-19: A Model-Based Analysis.

Isabelle J Rao Jacqueline J VallonMargaret L Brandeau

Published in: Medical decision making : an international journal of the Society for Medical Decision Making (2021)

Even moderately effective face masks can play a role in reducing the spread of COVID-19, particularly with full coverage, but should be combined with social distancing measures to reduce Re below 1.[Box: see text].

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