Advice on the Use of Masks in the Community, During Home Care and in Healthcare Settings in the Context of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

This document provides rapid advice on the use of medical masks in communities, at home and at healthcare facilities in areas that have reported outbreaks caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). It is intended for public health and infection prevention and control (IPC) professionals, healthcare managers, healthcare workers and community health workers.