Study claims that mask-wearing is still as necessary in healthcare settings AnnalsofIM GWtweets maskwearing mask publichealth healthcare hospitals research
By Tarun Sai LomteMay 18 2023Reviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLM A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine Journal advocated that it was not the time to stop using masks in healthcare settings.
So far, most studies addressing the effectiveness of masks have methodological limitations, with suboptimal adherence to mask usage in almost all studies. It is difficult to demonstrate that masks work when mask usage is inconsistent. Related StoriesPresenteeism compels the need for continued masking in healthcare settings because healthcare personnel continues working even when sick.
Masking in healthcare settings Individuals vaccinated for COVID-19 or influenza may develop mild symptoms that could be mistaken as non-infectious. Moreover, one-third of infections with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron are asymptomatic but could be severe and life-threatening if transmitted to susceptible individuals.
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