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All countries around the world have been forced to deal with the bad effects of COVID-19. And although it became widely understood that you wash your hands for 20 seconds frequently, maintain at least six feet away from the others, andwearing face coatings Are the keys to stay safe and prevent the virus from spreading, countries that have achieved one of these elements earlier than others are particularly well done. A new Virginia Commonwealth University study reveals convincing evidence that countries that have quickly adoptedUsing generalized mask had much lower mortality rates than those who did not do it.

The study examined coronavirus per capita mortality in 198 countries. According to the report, "in countries with cultural standards or government policies supportingpublic mask wearingPer capita coronavirus mortality increased on average only 8% per week, compared with 54% per week in the remaining countries. "

One of the authors of the study,Christopher Leffler, MD, told Global News: "What we found was the big variables that you can control what influence mortality, amasks. "He added," It was not just a few percent, it was a hundred times less mortality. TheThe countries that have introduced masks from the beginning of their outbreak have hardly had death. "

While Leffler and his colleagues considered several variables - including age, sex ratio,Prevalence of obesity, Temperature, Urbanization, Smoking, Duration of Infection, Lock, Viral Testing and Contact Policies - They concluded that the standards and wearing policies of public masks have led to many fatalities related to Covid-19.

A study conducted by the University of Cambridge published earlier this month is a similar conclusion. "The models suggest that while the earliest the better-aTotal Facial Mask Adoption Policy Can always prevent a second wave even if it is not initiated before 120 days after the start of an epidemic, "said researchers.

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The ubiquitouswearing masks In public was something of a political football in this hyper-partisan time in which we find ourselves. Some states doMandatory public mask, while others recommend that, but do not judge it a requirement.

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