Face masks are most effective way to prevent spread of Covid-19

New US research finds that wearing a face mask can significantly decrease a person's chance of becoming infected with the Covid-19 virus. FMTNews FMTLifestyle

Wearing a face mask in public is an effective way of preventing the spread of Covid-19, according to new research.

The researchers found that even when used alone, wearing a mask significantly decreased the number of infections, reducing the number in Italy by over 78,000 from April 6 to May 9, and by over 66,000 in New York City from April 17 to May 9. They concluded that wearing a face mask in public appears to be the most effective way of preventing virus transmission, and that when used in conjunction with other methods such as social distancing, quarantine and contact tracing, provides an opportunity to stop the Covid-19 pandemic.

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