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Revista de investigación clínica
On-line version ISSN 2564-8896Print version ISSN 0034-8376
Abstract
QUINTANA-DIAZ, Mariana A. and AGUILAR-SALINAS, Carlos A.. Universal Masking during COVID-19 Pandemic – Current Evidence and Controversies. Rev. invest. clín. [online]. 2020, vol.72, n.3, pp.144-150. Epub May 04, 2021. ISSN 2564-8896. https://doi.org/10.24875/ric.20000196.
The emergence of coronavirus disease 19 pandemic and novel research on the high transmissibility of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has raised controversies over the use of face masks to prevent community transmission. Specific regulations need to be fulfilled to use a face mask as part of the personal protective equipment and high quality of evidence supporting its use to prevent respiratory viral infections, including SARS-CoV-2, is lacking. However, its widespread use is becoming a standard practice in some countries and discrepancies between health authorities on their policy have led to controversy. The aim of this review is to provide an outlook on recent research in this matter and areas of opportunity.
Keywords : Face masks; Coronavirus disease 19; Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; Universal masking; Pandemic.