Hidden benefit: Facemasks may reduce severity of COVID-19 and pressure on health systems, researchers find - EurekAlert

McMaster University researchers who study the dynamics of infectious disease transmission have investigated the population-level consequences of a potentially significant––and unobvious––benefit of wearing masks.

image: A new mathematical model suggests effective masking could drastically slow the spread of COVID-19.view more  Credit: McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada HAMILTON, May 4, 2022 — Mc… [+3191 chars]

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