coronavirus transmission by around a quarter, according to a new study. Experts at universities in Oxford, Copenhagen and Bristol found that mask wearing is associated with a ‘significant reduction’ in transmission.
The study looked into the effect that face coverings have in the pandemic using the largest survey of mask wearing and obtained estimates from 92 regions from across six continents.
It found estimated that Covid-19 transmission fell by around 25 per cent if everyone wore one.Dr Laurence Aitchison, lecturer at the University of Bristol and senior author on the paper said: “At a time where mask-wearing is decreasing and mask mandates are being lifted, our research confirms that masks do indeed have a strong impact on Covid-19.