Masks work! Amazing study of 26 elementary schools that pulled wastewater samples every 15 minutes. Researchers observed the masked percentage in the school. “The odds of a positive wastewater signal in the 5 days after one of these observations decreased by 47% for each 10% increase in the proportion of people who were fully masked."

“It doesn't have to be all or nothing. Even a little nudge can keep kids safer at school.”

https://www.healio.com/news/primary-care/20230222/wastewater-study-finds-masks-prevent-covid19-in-schools

#CovidCautious
#CovidIsNotOver
#WearAMask

@augieray Could you post a link to the study please? I've been curious about how well masks work against the new variants of the virus.

@RandomCoolzip I'm so sorry, I thought I included the link to the article! Here it is, and I'll add it to the original post. Thanks!

https://www.healio.com/news/primary-care/20230222/wastewater-study-finds-masks-prevent-covid19-in-schools

@augieray @RandomCoolzip I think concern was the actual study isn't linked, I assume due to conference embargo. I really hope @rkfmiller can point us to where to find it once it's available online!