JAMA - Masks and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

JAMA - Masks and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

JAMA NETWORK

COVID-19 is an infectious disease that can be transmitted via respiratory droplets. Why Should I Consider Wearing a Face Mask?

THE LANCET - Wearing face masks in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic: altruism and solidarity

THE LANCET - Wearing face masks in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic: altruism and solidarity

As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic progresses, one debate relates to the use of face masks by individuals in the community. We previously highlighted some inconsistency in WHO's initial January, 2020, guidance on this issue.
INFARMED

INFARMED

INFARMED - Autoridade Nacional do Medicamento e Produtos de Saúde, I. P.Devido à rápida evolução da pandemia de COVID-19, a utilização de máscaras é cada vez mais assunto de debate, como medida complementar para limitar a transmissão do...
NEJM - Spread of SARS-CoV-2 in the Icelandic Population

NEJM - Spread of SARS-CoV-2 in the Icelandic Population

The New England Journal of MedicineDuring the current worldwide pandemic, coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) was first diagnosed in Iceland at the end of February. However, data are limited on how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19,...
CDC - Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19

CDC - Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

How to Wear a Cloth Face Coverin

ECDC - Infographic: Using face masks in the community

ECDC - Infographic: Using face masks in the community

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

The use of face mask in public may reduce the spread of infection in the community by minimising the release of respiratory droplets from infected people. 

BMJ - Face masks for the public during the covid-19 crisis

BMJ - Face masks for the public during the covid-19 crisis

The British Medical JournalWe thank the members of the covid-19 researchers Google group for a discussion which inspired this paper, though the views expressed in this paper do not reflect those of all group members
ECDC - Using face masks in the community

ECDC - Using face masks in the community

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Reducing COVID-19 transmission from potentially asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic people through the use of face masks.

WHO - Rational use of personal protective equipment for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and considerations during severe shortages

WHO - Rational use of personal protective equipment for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and considerations during severe shortages

World Health OrganizationThis document summarizes WHO’s recommendations for the rational use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in health care and home care settings, as well as during the handling of cargo (...)
NEJM - Covid-19 in South Korea — Challenges of Subclinical Manifestations

NEJM - Covid-19 in South Korea — Challenges of Subclinical Manifestations

The New England Journal of Medicine

The first confirmed case of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in South Korea was imported from China on January 20, 2020.

BMJ - Covid-19: PPE guidance

BMJ - Covid-19: PPE guidance

British Medical Journal - New guidelines on use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by healthcare workers significantly expands the potential use of eye protection and fluid-resistant surgical masks (...)
NEJM - Barrier Enclosure during Endotracheal Intubation

NEJM - Barrier Enclosure during Endotracheal Intubation

New England Journal of MedicineClinicians with inadequate access to standard personal protective equipment (PPE) have been compelled to improvise protective barrier enclosures for use during endotracheal intubation
NEJM - Universal Masking in Hospitals in the Covid-19 Era

NEJM - Universal Masking in Hospitals in the Covid-19 Era

The New England Journal of MedicineAs the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic continues to explode, hospital systems are scrambling to intensify their measures for protecting patients and health care workers from the virus.
ECDC - Infection prevention and control and preparedness for COVID-19 in healthcare settings

ECDC - Infection prevention and control and preparedness for COVID-19 in healthcare settings

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control - Technical ReportThis document aims to provide guidance to EU/EEA healthcare facilities and healthcare providers on infection prevention and control (IPC) measures for the management of...
CDC - Strategies to Optimize the Supply of PPE and Equipment

CDC - Strategies to Optimize the Supply of PPE and Equipment

Centers for Disease Control and PreventionPersonal protective equipment (PPE) is used every day by healthcare personnel (HCP) to protect themselves, patients, and others when providing care.
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