2020
DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000020525
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Abstract: Background: During the COVID-19 period, there was a huge gap in the understanding of masks between east and west. At the same time, the mechanism of the mask and the effect after use, also appeared differences. The Objective of this Meta-analysis is to systematically evaluate the efficacy of masks for influenza in the community. Methods: The Web of Science, PubMed, The Cochrane Library, EMBASE and Clinical Trials will be electronically searched to colle… Show more

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“…Masks have been reported to be useful in preventing influenza-like illnesses and coronavirus, although the mechanisms are largely unknown. In public areas, individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2, with or without symptoms, might contaminate their environment, which would subsequently contaminate the hands of the general population .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Masks have been reported to be useful in preventing influenza-like illnesses and coronavirus, although the mechanisms are largely unknown. In public areas, individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2, with or without symptoms, might contaminate their environment, which would subsequently contaminate the hands of the general population .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…40 This has also been substantiated by a prior meta-analysis that reported that the risk of respiratory viral infections www.anesthesia-analgesia.org aNesthesia & aNalgesia COVID-19 Vaccination and Mask Mandates (ie, influenza, SARS, H1N1) was lower when mask protection was utilized (pooled OR = 0.35). 41 Of note, included studies that compared COVID-19 infection rates between respirators and standard masks did not identify differences and found both to be effective. However, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recommended that respirators should be reserved for health care workers and not implemented for general public use.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, the exact mechanisms must be further investigated. The World Health Organization issued mask guidelines advising the use of face masks for personal and public protection when physical distancing is not achievable, such as on public transportation, in public venues, and at workplaces [ 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 ]. As a result of personal and public hygiene concerns, students were required to wear face masks and not touch their faces during class.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%