Rapid Review: Effectiveness of Wearing Masks to Reduce Spread of COVID-19 in the Community

Rapid review

What is the effectiveness of wearing medical masks, including home-made masks, to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the community?


ID:

62

Document Type:

Rapid review

Population:

All populations

Setting:

Community

Public health topic area:

Infection prevention and control measures

Contact Name:

Stephanie Hastings

Role:

Director, Health Systems Evaluation and Evidence, Alberta Health Services (AHS), AHS Scientific Advisory Group Representative

Contact Email:

Stephanie.Hastings@ahs.ca

Organization:

Alberta Health Services

Jurisdiction (of reviewer):

Alberta

Is this synthesis COVID-19 related?

Yes

Status of Review:

Completed

Date Completed:

2020-04-20

Date Submitted:

2020-05-08