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

The evolution of SARS‐CoV‐2 virus has resulted in variants likely to be more readily
transmitted through respiratory aerosols, underscoring the increased potential for indoor …

• Health facilities should adhere to key WHO-recommended IPC measures, in particular,
adhering to respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene best practices, contact, droplet and …

Familiarity with the use of face coverings to reduce the risk of respiratory disease has
increased during the coronavirus pandemic; however, recommendations for their use …

Universal mask wearing is recommended to help control the spread of COVID-19. Masks
reduce the expulsion of aerosols of respiratory fluids into the environment (called source …

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has swept the world and still afflicts humans. As
an effective means of protection, wearing masks has been widely adopted by the general …

During a wildland fire event, firefighters often receive significant exposure to smoke
consisting of particulate matter (PM) and gaseous emissions. Major respiratory and …

The unprecedented threat of COVID‐19 and the likelihood of other emerging infectious
diseases have accentuated the need for sustainable and effective masks and respirators …

Face masking proved essential to reduce transmission of COVID-19 and other respiratory
infections in indoor environments, but standards and literature do not provide simple …

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many countries oscillating between various states of
lock-down as they seek to balance keeping the economy and essential services running and …