Updated policy needed on mask-wearing, new research says

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Updated policy needed on mask-wearing, new research says

Patrice
Dougan
Woman with dark hair wears a mask on a bus
Wearing masks on public transport, especially in winter, will help reduce the burden of respiratory disease, says Michael Baker [Image: Red John on Unsplash]
“Masks are lifesaving, and we need policy supported by the Government for using masks in several situations”  Increasing mask use, particularly i
References

Greenhalgh T, Baker M, Kvalsvig A et al. Masks and respirators for prevention of respiratory infections: a state of the science review

Clinical Microbiology Reviews 

DOI: 10.1128/cmr.00124-23