During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, governments imposed numerous regulations to protect public health, particularly the (mandatory) use of face masks. However, the appropriateness and effectiveness of face mask regulations have been widely discussed, as is apparent from the divergent measures taken acro...
COVID‐19face masksFace masks wearing during the COVID pandemic became ubiquitous. The aim of our study was to assess the use of face masks among young adults during the current viral pandemic. The survey was based on specially created Google Forms and posted on numerous Facebook groups for ...
It is expected that such a fraction of (micro-)plastic will continue increasing in the next few years due to the excessive use face masks to fight covid-19 pandemic. Currently, no regulations exist in many parts of the world including Arabian Peninsula regarding microplastic pollution management...
The wearing of face masks during coronavirus pandemic has received varying recommendations from different public health agencies and the topic has been a subject of debate. Some groups recommend that all members of the public wear masks, while others recommend that only COVID-19 patients and their ...
The ongoing COVID-19 disease significantly affects not only human health, it also affects the wealth of country' economy and everyday routine of human life. To control the spread of the virus, face mask is used as primary personal protective equipment (PPE). Thus, the production and usage ...
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LAGOS, April 15 (Xinhua) -- The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday issued a formal advisory of using face masks by the public to stem the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Head of NCDC Chikwe Ihekweazu said the NCDC recognized the need for guidance on COVID-19 prev...
MADRID, April 26 (Xinhua) -- COVID-19 infections in Spain have risen sharply following the elimination of the mandatory wearing of facemasks indoors, data published Tuesday by the Ministry of Health showed. The Ministry reported that the 14-day incidence of the virus rose from 555.47 cases pe...
Even with a limited protective effect, face masks can reduce total infections and deaths, and can delay the peak time of the epidemic. However, random distribution of masks is generally suboptimal; prioritized coverage of the elderly improves outcomes, while retaining resources for detected cases ...
MADRID, April 26 (Xinhua) -- COVID-19 infections in Spain have risen sharply following the elimination of the mandatory wearing of facemasks indoors, data published Tuesday by the Ministry of Health showed. The Ministry reported that the 14-day incidence of the virus rose from 555.47 cases pe...