From containment to harm reduction from SARS-CoV-2: a fabric mask for enhanced effectiveness, comfort, and compliance
Sungmee Park, Sundaresan Jayaraman
Abstract
Although the COVID-19 pandemic shows no signs of abating, public health strategies have transitioned from containment to harm reduction. In light of this paradigm shift, it is critical that individuals take steps to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. In the United States, the CDC recommends that individuals wear face coverings in public places, such as grocery stores. As lockdowns are being phased out around the world, authorities are requiring the use of such masks in public places while maintaining social distance.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Containment (computer programming)HarmPandemicHarm reductionSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Public health2019-20 coronavirus outbreakBusinessFace masksSocial distanceCompliance (psychology)Environmental healthMedicinePsychologyVirologyComputer scienceNursingOutbreakDiseaseSocial psychologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)Programming languagePathologyInfection Control and VentilationCOVID-19 and Mental Health