Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

June 15, 2020

Use of Face Coverings by the Public during the COVID-19 Pandemic an Observational Study

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  • [pre-print, not peer reviewed] Arp et al. examined the use of face coverings at grocery stores across 20 counties in Wisconsin between May 16 and June 1, 2020. Of 3,271 people observed, 41% used face coverings. Adults (aOR=1.65), females (aOR=1.43) and customers at a more expensive grocery store (aOR=1.95) were more likely to be wearing face coverings. 

Arp et al. (June 12, 2020). Use of Face Coverings by the Public during the COVID-19 Pandemic an Observational Study. Pre-print downloaded June 15 from https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.06.09.20126946