Re:CDC Now Recommends “Use of Cloth Face Coverings” (DIY Masks)
by presto8 on Saturday April 04, 2020 @02:50PM
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Table 6 for the N95 mask row cites w45 and w47. w47 had only 13 people in the study. And both w45 and w47 cite a medium risk of bias noting lack of description of controls and inconsistencies.
It would be nice to have more rigorous studies to support the claim?
Just to be clear, I do think people should wear masks!
Seto 2003w47
13 healthcare workers infected with confirmed SARS within 2-7 days of exposure, with no community exposure
w45
330 probable cases of SARS reported to Department of Health, Hong Kong
It would be nice to have more rigorous studies to support the claim?
Just to be clear, I do think people should wear masks!
Seto 2003w47 13 healthcare workers infected with confirmed SARS within 2-7 days of exposure, with no community exposure
w45 330 probable cases of SARS reported to Department of Health, Hong Kong