The importance of wearing masks in curtailing the COVID-19 pandemic

被引：11
|
作者：
Humphreys, Jose [1 ,2 ]
机构：
[1] Jubilee Reg Med Ctr Inc, Dept Clin Res, St Johns, Antigua & Barbu
[2] Amer Int Sch Med, Dept Res, Stone Mt, GA USA
来源：
JOURNAL OF FAMILY MEDICINE AND PRIMARY CARE | 2020年 / 9卷 / 06期
关键词：
Air-borne; corona virus; COVID-19; face mask; infection control; social distancing; virus;
D O I：
10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_578_20
中图分类号：
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号：
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要：
Primary care workers are the first point of contact for patients. Therefore, it is critical for this group of workers to understand the significant role of personal protective equipment and the importance of adhering to proper donning, doffing, and discarding protocols in epidemic control. These measures are crucial in curtailing disease transmission and the overall containment of the contagion.
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页码：2606 / 2607
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