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Safety and Health Codes Board
 
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6/22/20  11:31 am
Commenter: Kimberly Bolyard

Evidence that masks reduce transmission
 

https://www.thelancet.com/action/showPdf?pii=S0140-6736%2820%2931183-1

research analysis shows that wearing masks are 67-96% effective at reducing the risk of infection (depending on the type of mask).  Social distancing of at least 1m reduces the rate of transmission of the virus 82% and wearing eye protection reduces it by 78%.

Let's use evidence-based decision making and protect our workers.

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