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. 2020 Jun 30;9(6):2606-2607.
doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_578_20. eCollection 2020 Jun.

The importance of wearing masks in curtailing the COVID-19 pandemic

Jose Humphreys  1
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The importance of wearing masks in curtailing the COVID-19 pandemic

Jose Humphreys. J Family Med Prim Care. .

Abstract

Primary care workers are the first point of contact for patients. Therefore, it is critical for this group of workers to understand the significant role of personal protective equipment and the importance of adhering to proper donning, doffing, and discarding protocols in epidemic control. These measures are crucial in curtailing disease transmission and the overall containment of the contagion.

Keywords: Air-borne; COVID-19; corona virus; face mask; infection control; social distancing; virus.

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