No need for healthy to wear face masks, says WHO after review
by Ian Sample Science editor from on (#51V38)
Organisation says no evidence that wearing a mask outdoors prevents Covid-19 infection
The World Health Organization has held off from recommending people wear face masks in public after assessing fresh evidence that suggested the items may help to contain the pandemic.
The WHO reviewed its position on masks in light of data from Hong Kong indicating that their widespread use in the community may have reduced the spread of coronavirus in some regions.
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