Face mask use in the general population and optimal resource allocation during the COVID-19 pandemic

Recommendations regarding the use of face masks as a preventive measure for COVID-19 are inconsistent. Here, the authors show that optimal distribution of surgical-standard face masks in the population, or universal coverage of homemade face coverings, could reduce total infections and deaths.

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Main Authors: Colin J. Worby, Hsiao-Han Chang
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2020
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/808e0dd14bd94c57b9db289a8fb1fef1
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