Effectiveness of Facial Masks in the Prevention of COVID-19 Infections
Nisreen Omar Asraf, Mohammed Abbas Alturkey, Abdualrhman Naser Al Shiahk, Mohammed Mahdi Al Talaq, Hussain Ali Al Yateem, Mahdi Radhi Al Sheef, Ali Majed Alsaeedi, Hassan Ali Aljanabi, Mujtaba Fawzi Al Jasim, Hussein Mahfoud Alzawad, Moayed Saeed Alshanakhnakh, Hussain Saeed Alismael, Haidar Alawi Abualrahy
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · pp. 18–25 · Published 26 Dec 2022
10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i597266Abstract
The COVID-19 virus, SARS-CoV-2, is thought to transmit mostly by respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing when people are in close proximity. It is advised to wear a face mask or respirator (N95/KN95) to prevent the spread of COVID-19-causing SARS-CoV-2. Although few studies have examined their real-world efficacy in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection, well-fitting face masks and respirators efficiently filter virus-sized particles in laboratory settings. Mathematical modelling demonstrates that wearing masks significantly slows the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and lowers the chance of infection, particularly when paired with other non-medical interventions (such as maintaining a safe social distance). In many studies, it has been discovered that both N95 masks and ordinary masks are effective. This study is aimed at evaluation effectiveness of wearing facial masks at preventing Covid-19 infections.
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