Global study finds masks are best way to protect against Covid-19 – The National

Global study finds masks are best way to protect against Covid-19 – The National

Wearing masks is the most effective measure to slow the spread of Covid-19, a global study has found.

Face coverings were shown to reduce the number of cases of coronavirus by 53 per cent, with social distancing and handwashing also important tools in the fight against the virus.

Researchers said the results showed the importance of continued precautions such as mask-wearing, social distancing and handwashing, alongside vaccination programmes, in controlling the spread of the virus.