This narrative review and meta-analysis summarizes a broad evidence base on the benefits—
and also the practicalities, disbenefits, harms and personal, sociocultural and environmental …

Masks are face coverings that give protection from infectious agents, airborne pathogens,
bacteria, viruses, surgical fog, dust, and other chemical hazards by acting as a barrier …

Background Racialized populations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom
have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Higher vaccine hesitancy has been …

Wearing a face mask was strongly recommended during the COVID-19 pandemic. The
purpose of this study was to investigate the diversity of the oral microbiome, the abundance …

Introduction Throughout the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic, parents and
children faced significant challenges as a result of prevention measures implemented to …

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in face mask demand, resulting in increased
face mask waste and environmental impacts. This study investigates mask usage patterns …

Background: SARS-CoV-2 continues to impact human health globally, with airborne
transmission being a significant mode of transmission. In addition to tools like vaccination …

During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, masks were widely used to reduce the spread of the
virus through aerosols and droplets. While these are generally tested in laboratories for their …

Introduction The rapid emergence of COVID-19 urged policy responses worldwide, focusing
on vaccination and mobility restrictions. Chile represents a unique scenario for analyzing …

As we navigate the interim between two pandemics, it is crucial to draw lessons from the
previous pandemic to prepare for future outbreaks by identifying effective mitigation …