Coronavirus
Coronaviruses infect animals, humans, and birds. Human coronaviruses, such as SARS, MERS, and 2019-nCoV cause respiratory distress and even death. The S protein is the infectious agent of the virus.
Coronaviruses infect animals, humans, and birds. Human coronaviruses, such as SARS, MERS, and 2019-nCoV cause respiratory distress and even death. The S protein is the infectious agent of the virus.
‘Healthcare workers have a threefold increased risk of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 compared to the general population. Hence Henry Ford's early implementation of a universal mask policy in the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with a reduced risk of acquiring COVID-19. (by half every 10.5 - 13.5 days after 30 March 2020) among healthcare workers at Henry Ford.’
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The COVID-19 cases among Henry Ford's healthcare workers began to fall with downward trend as the diagnoses and hospitalizations across the State of Michigan continued to rise through late March 2020 by the time of the first peak of COVID-19. "This research reinforces the fact that mask wearing is effective in reducing the risk of acquiring COVID-19 and validated our decision early on to implement the universal mask policy, not only to protect our team members, but also to ensure they are able to care for members of the community who had contracted COVID-19. At Henry Ford Health System, our universal mask policy issued on March 26, 2020 ensured all staff, both clinical and non-clinical, received surgical or procedural masks and mandated that staff wear a mask at work while also following all other personal protective equipment requirements. Our hope is that the findings of this study continue to encourage members of the community to wear a mask in line with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations," says Steven Kalkanis, M.D., CEO of Henry Ford Medical Group.
Universal Mask Policy during COVID-19
Face Masks Down Spread of COVID-19; Types, Duration of Use Vital
Pandemic could be stopped if at least 70% of the public wore face masks consistently. Types of masks used and duration of use matters more.
Pandemic could be stopped if at least 70% of the public wore face masks consistently. Types of masks used and duration of use matters more.
The single change point in the data occurred when the rate of new cases began to trend downward before March 28-30 as the odds of a tested healthcare worker having a positive result reduced by half every 10.5 - 13.5 days.
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Using a Face Mask with Elastic Bands may Worsen Allergic Skin Issues
Wearing a mask could trigger contact dermatitis in people with several skin allergies. Common allergens that cause skin problems are found in masks, elastic bands, and other components of face masks.
Wearing a mask could trigger contact dermatitis in people with several skin allergies. Common allergens that cause skin problems are found in masks, elastic bands, and other components of face masks.
The healthcare workers and community members should remain vigilant and continue to wear a mask in accordance with CDC recommendations, inspite of the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines and COVID-variants in the community.
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Face Mask - a Transitory Substitute to COVID-19 Vaccine?
Universal facial masking may show an effective possibility for inducing variolation against the SARS-CoV-2 virus until we anticipate the COVID-19 vaccine.
Universal facial masking may show an effective possibility for inducing variolation against the SARS-CoV-2 virus until we anticipate the COVID-19 vaccine.
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