Public Compliance with Face Mask Use in Honolulu and Regional Variation

• Published in: Hawai'i journal of health & social welfare Vol. 79; no. 9; pp. 268 - 271
• Main Authors: Tamamoto, Kasey A, Rousslang, Nikki D, Ahn, Hyeong Jun, Better, Heidi E, Hong, Robert A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States University Clinical, Education & Research Associate (UCERA) 01.09.2020
• Subjects: Coronavirus Infections - epidemiology; Coronavirus Infections - prevention & control; COVID-19; Geography; Guideline Adherence - statistics & numerical data; Hawaii - epidemiology; Humans; Masks - statistics & numerical data; Pandemics - prevention & control; Pneumonia, Viral - epidemiology; Pneumonia, Viral - prevention & control; Public Policy; Hawaii; COVID-19; Face Mask Compliance; SARS-CoV-2; Public Compliance; Face Mask Exemptions

Infections with the SARS-CoV-2 virus are increasing in Hawai'i at alarming rates. In the absence of a SARS-CoV-2 virus vaccine, the options for control include social distancing, improved hygiene, and face mask use. There is evidence that mask use may decrease the rates of viral transmission. T...