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The efficacy and effectiveness of face masks and their role in minimising the spread of the global pandemic
Given that up to 120 global governments are urging their citizens to wear masks whenever possible, it is natural to inquire how effective they really are in stopping the spread of SARS-CoV-2 (and other such pathogens). In this essay Milind explores how the various common types of mask work before discussing their efficacy and effectiveness in a wider setting.
Milind Khashu - CP Snow Essay Prize winner 2021 - Face Masks
