Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

July 29, 2020

Prevalence of Mask Wearing in Northern Vermont in Response to SARS-CoV-2

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  • [pre-print, not peer-reviewed] During a 2-week period of business re–opening in mid-May following an extended statewide lockdown in Chittenden County, Vermont, observed face mask use at eight different business types was 76% overall, with higher mask use among females compared to males (84% vs. 68%). Older people (>60 years old) were most likely to wear a mask (91%) and children (≤14 years old) were the least likely (53%). This survey reported by Beckage et al. monitored the entrances to eight different business types from a distance and visually assessed a cohort of 1,004 individuals are recorded face mask use and estimated age and apparent gender.  

Beckage et al. (July 25, 2020). Prevalence of Mask Wearing in Northern Vermont in Response to SARS-CoV-2. Pre-print downloaded July 27 from https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.07.23.20158980