Content by Laura H. Kwong
Yes, the evidence shows that (surgical) masks work against the coronavirus
As the Covid-19 pandemic wears on, it’s vital to keep in mind that surgical masks are an important part of stopping infections
Laura (Layla) H. Kwong is an assistant professor in Environmental Health Sciences who focuses on exposure to environmental contaminants and infectious disease, impacts on child and maternal health and development, and interventions to reduce adverse impacts. She has worked in Bangladesh, India, China, Mongolia, Fiji, Indonesia, Peru, Uganda, and Mali in urban, rural, and humanitarian settings.