Trial shows moderate reduction in respiratory symptoms with surgical face masks

Wearing a surgical face mask in public spaces reduces the risk of self-reported respiratory symptoms, finds a trial of adults in Norway published by The BMJ today.

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Jul 27 2024
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Trial shows moderate reduction

Wearing a surgical face mask in public spaces reduces the risk of self-reported respiratory symptoms, finds a trial of adults in Norway published by The BMJ today.
The effect was moderate - a 3.2% reduction in symptoms, equivalent to around 3,300 few... [3085 chars]