Imagine an NBA game played outdoors in August, with no substitutions and players wearing snowsuits, gloves and ski masks. Race car drivers routinely compete under similar conditions.
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During COVID, rich countries have used masks and gloves from their medical stockpiles. But not all countries are so fortunate. We found the best way to help. It may not be what you think.
Masks are back in wider use in the UK and elsewhere. Our research highlights the need to dispose of them correctly.
Given the possibility single-use masks and gloves may be contaminated with COVID-19, we need clearer direction on how to dispose of them safely in public places.
The evidence on whether wearing masks and gloves in the community will actually protect against coronavirus isn’t strong. But if you’re going to take these precautions, you might as well do it right.
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retired_Lecturer, School of Fashion and Textiles (2010-2020) with PhD, RMIT University
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Professional Research Fellow, Victoria University
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Professor of Immunology, Vice-Chancellors Distinguished Professorial Fellow, Head of Immunology and Translational Research, Victoria University
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Professor of Applied Environmental Science, University of Southampton
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Associate Professor of Bioethics, University of Portsmouth
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Senior Lecturer in Sustainability and the Built Environment, University of Portsmouth
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Professor and Specialist Physcian, Monash University
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Senior Lecturer, Enterprise and Innovation, School of Fashion and Textiles, RMIT University
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Senior Lecturer, Operations and Supply Chain Management, University of Wollongong
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Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Professor of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, University of Florida
