University of Otago researchers support a new review finding masks effective in reducing respiratory infection spread, urging stricter NZ mask policies.
University of Otago researchers participated in a comprehensive international review of masks, led by the University of Oxford, and reanalyzed 400 previous studies on mask efficacy. The findings indicate that masks are an effective tool in reducing the spread of respiratory infections, such as flu and bird flu. Researchers call for stricter mask use and updated face-mask policies in New Zealand to capitalize on the benefits of masks during public health emergencies.
May 22, 2024
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