Universal use of face masks for success against COVID-19: evidence and implications for prevention policies

Susanna Esposito, Nicola Principi, Chi Chi Leung, Giovanni Battista Migliori

Source: Eur Respir J, 55 (6) 2001260; 10.1183/13993003.01260-2020
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