Local, state and federal face mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local, state and federal face mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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DOI:
10.1017/ice.2020.1403
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发表时间:
2021-04
影响因子:
4.5
通讯作者:
SHEA Board of Trustees
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作者:
Guzman-Cottrill JA;Malani AN;Weber DJ;Babcock H;Haessler SD;Hayden MK;Henderson DK;Murthy R;Rock C;Van Schooneveld T;Wright SB;Forde C;Logan LK;SHEA Board of Trustees
It has been well established that severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is spread primarily through respiratory droplets. 1 In healthcare facilities with adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) guidance, patient-to-healthcare personnel COVID-19 transmission is relatively rare. This finding demonstrates the effectiveness of face masks and respirators, in combination with eye protection, for healthcare personnel caring for patients with suspected or known COVID-19. On April 3, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a recommendation that public citizens should wear “nonmedical cloth masks” while in public places to help prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2. 2 The initial rationale behind this recommendation was for “source control,” to limit the emission of virus-containing respiratory droplets from infected people during their contagious period. As the viral transmission dynamics were better understood, another pandemic challenge was realized: up to 40% of infected people are asymptomatic but can shed high levels of SARS-CoV-2 from their respiratory tracts, and they contribute to more than half of viral transmissions. 3–6 Thus, the universal use of face masks for source control among the general public became a top priority in the pandemic mitigation strategy. Despite the evidence supporting universal public face masks, guidance varies widely from state to state. As of November 28, 2020, the US governors of 35 states have issued emergency orders for statewide mandatory mask requirements. 7 In the states lacking statewide mandates, some local leaders within those states have issued face mask requirements for their cities or counties. Across the United States, variations regarding face mask exceptions add even more complexity. Examples include exempting children< 5 years of age in Oregon, 8 compared to children< 10 years of age in Texas. 9 Additionally, many states do not require face masks in places of worship and other specific settings. 9–11The Society of Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) supports and recommends face-mask mandates as an effective strategy to decrease SARS-CoV-2 community transmission. Mask have been proven to decrease person-to-person respiratory viral transmission and to decrease community COVID-19 rates. These decreases will reduce the pressures on healthcare facilities as the number of COVID-19–related hospitalizations continue to surge across the country and ultimately, masks will save lives.
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DOI:
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发表时间:
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期刊:
MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report
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