Evidence Supports Mask Use During Respiratory Pandemics

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About The Study: Robust available data support the use of face masks in community settings to reduce transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and should inform future responses to epidemics and pandemics caused by respiratory viruses.

Authors: Shama Cash-Goldwasser, M.D., M.P.H., of Resolve to Save Lives in New York, is the corresponding author.

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.39443)

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