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Wearing surgical face masks in public spaces reduces the risk of self-reported respiratory symptoms

In a recent study published in BMJ, a team of Norwegian researchers conducted a pragmatic randomized trial to examine whether wearing surgical face masks while in public spaces resulted in a lower ...
WUSA

Here are the best masks to wear to prevent COVID, flu, RSV

WASHINGTON — We’ve already been through two winters with COVID-19, but this year, we have three viruses on our minds: COVID-19, the flu, and RSV. The numbers are up, and Rochelle Walensky, director of ...

Two masks, snug fit reduces COVID-19 spread, U.S. study shows

Making sure a mask fits snugly on the face and use of two masks is likely to significantly reduce a person's exposure to the ...
Daily Mail

A healthy hack! Dentist shares VERY simple trick for making disposable surgical face masks 'more protective'

A Canadian dentist has shared a very clever — and easy — trick for making disposable surgical masks even more effective. Dr. Olivia Cui, DMD, posted a how-to video on TikTok, showing her 'mask hack' ...
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Trial shows moderate reduction in respiratory symptoms with surgical face masks

Wearing a surgical face mask in public spaces reduces the risk of self-reported respiratory symptoms, finds a trial of adults in Norway published by The BMJ today. The effect was moderate - a 3.2% ...