HIQA reviews international guidance on the use of face masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19

The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has today published its review of international guidance on the use of face masks to mitigate the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection. This review was completed at the request of the Department of Health and will inform the work of the COVID-19 Advisory Group.

During the peak of the pandemic, many countries recommended the use of face masks to limit the transmission of COVID-19.