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Editorial
. 2008 Jan 12;336(7635):55-6.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.39406.511817.BE. Epub 2007 Nov 27.

Using physical barriers to reduce the spread of respiratory viruses

Martin Dawes
Editorial

Using physical barriers to reduce the spread of respiratory viruses

Martin Dawes. BMJ. .

Abstract

Handwashing and wearing masks, gloves, and gowns are highly effective

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Competing interests: None declared.

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