[HTML][HTML] Is a mask that covers the mouth and nose free from undesirable side effects in everyday use and free of potential hazards?

K Kisielinski, P Giboni, A Prescher… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Many countries introduced the requirement to wear masks in public spaces for containing
SARS-CoV-2 making it commonplace in 2020. Up until now, there has been no …

Modes of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and evidence for preventive behavioral interventions

L Zhou, SK Ayeh, V Chidambaram… - BMC infectious …, 2021 - Springer
COVID-19 is a novel disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. During the global vaccination rollout,
it is vital to thoroughly understand the modes of transmission of the virus in order to prevent …

[HTML][HTML] Changing age distribution of the COVID-19 pandemic—United States, May–August 2020

TK Boehmer - MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report, 2020 - cdc.gov
During June–August 2020, COVID-19 incidence was highest in persons aged 20–29 years,
who accounted for> 20% of all confirmed cases. Younger adults likely contribute to …

Age groups that sustain resurging COVID-19 epidemics in the United States

M Monod, A Blenkinsop, X Xi, D Hebert, S Bershan… - Science, 2021 - science.org
INTRODUCTION After initial declines, in mid-2020, a sustained resurgence in the
transmission of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) occurred in the United States …

[HTML][HTML] Summary of guidance for public health strategies to address high levels of community transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and related deaths, December 2020

MA Honein - MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report, 2020 - cdc.gov
COVID-19 pandemic control requires a multipronged application of evidence-based
strategies while improving health equity: universal face mask use, physical distancing …

[HTML][HTML] COVID-19 mitigation behaviors by age group—United States, April–June 2020

HJ Hutchins - MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report, 2020 - cdc.gov
Self-reported engagement in mitigation behaviors (mask wearing, handwashing, physical
distancing, crowd and restaurant avoidance, and cancellation of social activities) differed …

[HTML][HTML] Association of state-issued mask mandates and allowing on-premises restaurant dining with county-level COVID-19 case and death growth rates—United …

GP Guy - MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report, 2021 - cdc.gov
Mandating masks was associated with a decrease in daily COVID-19 case and death growth
rates within 20 days of implementation. Allowing on-premises restaurant dining was …

A systematic approach to estimating the effectiveness of multi-scale IAQ strategies for reducing the risk of airborne infection of SARS-CoV-2

J Shen, M Kong, B Dong, MJ Birnkrant, J Zhang - Building and environment, 2021 - Elsevier
The unprecedented coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by the severe
acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has made more than 125 million …

Change in reported adherence to nonpharmaceutical interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic, April-November 2020

MA Crane, KM Shermock, SB Omer, JA Romley - Jama, 2021 - jamanetwork.com
Methods| We analyzed survey responses from 16 waves of the Coronavirus Tracking Survey
(CTS) completed between April 1, 2020, and November 24, 2020. CTS participants are …

SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) superspreader events

D Majra, J Benson, J Pitts, J Stebbing - Journal of Infection, 2021 - Elsevier
Background & objectives A significant number of reported COVID-19 cases can be traced
back to superspreader events (SSEs), where a disproportionally large number of secondary …