Rapid Review on the Characteristics of Effective Non-Medical Face Masks in Reducing the Risk of SARS-CoV-2

Evidence summary/scan

What is the evidence on the characteristics (e.g., design, material, fit) and efficacy of non-medical face masks in reducing SARS-CoV-2 transmission?


ID:

261

Document Type:

Evidence summary/scan

Population:

All populations

Setting:

Commercial site, Community health centre, Correctional institution, Daycare centre, Dentist, Emergency services, Home, Hospital, Long-term care facility, Primary Care Provider clinic, Religious institution, Rural/remote, School, Worksite, Community

Public health topic area:

Infection prevention and control measures

Contact Name:

PHAC Emerging Science Group

Role:

N/A

Contact Email:

ocsoevidence-bcscdonneesprobantes@phac-aspc.gc.ca

Organization:

Public Health Agency of Canada

Jurisdiction (of reviewer):

Federal

Is this synthesis COVID-19 related?

Yes

Status of Review:

Completed

Review available:

On request

Date Completed:

2021-01-05

Date Submitted:

2021-02-01