- Consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive SARS-CoV-2 test result (adjusted odds ratio = 0.44). Use of respirators with higher filtration capacity was associated with the most protection, compared with no mask use. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/wr/mm7106e1.htm?s_cid=mm7106e1_w 125 comments science
- CDC: New data shows respirators lower risk of COVID-19 infection by 83% https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/wr/mm7106e1.htm?s_cid=mm7106e1_w 14 comments science
Linking pages
- Mask mandates: Will a mask protect me even if no one else is wearing one? https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/mask-mandates-will-mask-protect-even-no-one-else-wearing-one-rcna15323 5 comments
- If no one else is wearing a mask, should you? https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/if-no-one-else-is-wearing-a-mask-should-you 2 comments
- Yes, masks reduce the risk of spreading COVID, despite a review saying they don't https://theconversation.com/yes-masks-reduce-the-risk-of-spreading-covid-despite-a-review-saying-they-dont-198992 1 comment
- California to lift mask mandate in indoor public places - Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-02-07/when-will-california-ease-mask-vaccine-rules 0 comments