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These reviews aim to identify and examine evidence on the effectiveness of face coverings to reduce transmission of COVID-19 in the community.
Paper prepared by the Data Evaluation and Learning for Viral Epidemics (DELVE) group in the Royal Society.
Product Recall for Creepy Town Evil Furry Mask sold by Poundland presenting a serious risk of burns.
Concerns have been raised about the potential for risk compensation in the context of mask mandates for mitigating the spread of COVID-19
Paper prepared by Duke University academics on face masks.
Product Recall for Facemoon Face Mask and Filters presenting a serious health risk.
This paper explores local perceptions during, and after, volcanic crises in Yogyakarta, near Gunung Merapi volcano in Indonesia
This paper explores the determinants of adherence to wearing a mask and avoiding social gatherings
Paper prepared by academics on face masks.
Paper prepared by the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (NERVTAG) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
Product Recall for Haunted House Dracula, Pumpkin and Frankenstein children’s Halloween face masks sold by The Works presenting a risk of burns
Rapid review prepared by UNCOVER on face masks for the general population.
Paper prepared by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).
There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
Employment Tribunal decision.
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