The study comes as health officials consider the pros and cons of wearing masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
-2 on the outside of every mask, but"most" swabs from inside tested negative.
Finding more virus particles on the outer than inner mask surfaces was"of note," the scientists said. It was unlikely the researchers spread the virus while swabbing the masks, they argued, as they tested the outside before the inner surface.-2 particles may have escaped around the edges of the mask, the researchers said.
"In conclusion, both surgical and cotton masks seem to be ineffective in preventing the dissemination of SARS–CoV-2 from the coughs of patients withMore research is needed to confirm whether face masks lower the risk of passingAs the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is so new, little is known about how to prevent its spread, the authors suggested.
Past research indicating surgical masks filter the flu virus partly informed recommendations that suspected or confirmedBut these were followed by studies suggesting surgical masks may not work against SARS--2. The researchers cited a previous study that suggested wearing surgical and N95 respirator masks, which seal the nose and mouth, may help prevent the spread of SARS--2.
last week updating its recommendations. The agency now advises the general public to wear cloth face coverings in public where social distancing measures are hard to maintain, for instance at the grocery store or pharmacy—particularly in areas where the virus is spreading in the community.
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