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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/125398| Title: | Revisiting the evidence for physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection |
| Authors: | Abbas, Mohamed Goto, Michihiko Tartari Bonnici, Ermira Perencevich, Eli Pittet, Didier |
| Keywords: | Systematic reviews (Medical research) Personal protective equipment COVID-19 (Disease) -- Prevention Masks Meta-analysis Medical personnel -- Safety measures |
| Issue Date: | 2021 |
| Publisher: | The Lancet Publishing Group |
| Citation: | Abbas, M., Goto, M., Tartari, E., Perencevich, E., & Pittet, D. (2021). Revisiting the evidence for physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection. The Lancet, 398(10301), 661-663. |
| Abstract: | We read with great interest the results of the systematic review on the effect of personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection, predominantly based on evidence from other betacoronaviruses. As this work raised many more questions than it answered, and because its implications are far-reaching, we highlight several salient concerns. [excerpt] |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/125398 |
| ISSN: | 1474547X |
| Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacHScNur |
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