May 2021: Innovations for Poverty Action

Abstract

The research analyzed the effectiveness of several interventions to promote the use of masks in diverse countries and communities. The paper finds that the interventions tested prompted a significant increase in community mask usage and reduced symptomatic COVID-19 cases. This research provides evidence that promoting mask usage at the community level can mitigate the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection, making it a worthwhile public health strategy. – AI-generated abstract.