Scientists across disciplines, policymakers, and journalists have voiced frustration at the
unprecedented polarization and misinformation around coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID …

The impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) caused by the severe acute respiratory
syndrome coronavirus 2 permeates all aspects of society worldwide. Initial medical reports …

Background: Little is known about clusters of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus
2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in acute care hospitals. Objective: To describe the detection …

Maximizing Fit for Cloth and Medical Procedure Masks to Improve Performance and Reduce
SARS-CoV-2 Transmission and Exposure, 2021 | MMWR Skip directly to site content Skip …

Knowing the physicochemical properties of exhaled droplets and aerosol particles is a
prerequisite for a detailed mechanistic understanding and effective prevention of the …

Face masks are used to reduce exposure to viruses and other environmental hazards such
as air pollution, and integrating wearable electronics into face masks could provide valuable …

The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the recommended/required use of face masks in
public. The use of a face mask compromises communication, especially in the presence of …

Face coverings are a key component of preventive health measure strategies to mitigate the
spread of respiratory illnesses. In this study five groups of masks were investigated that are …

Coronaviruses are important human and animal pathogens. At the end of 2019, a novel
coronavirus was identified as the cause of a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan, a city in …

Abstract The classic Wells-Riley model is widely used for estimation of the transmission risk
of airborne pathogens in indoor spaces. However, the predictive capability of this zero …