Year of the face mask : do's and don'ts during exercise

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Janse van Rensburg, Dina Christina
Pillay, Lervasen
Hendricks, S.
Hamuy Blanco, J.A. (Jessica)

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Health and Medical Publishing Group

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The COVID-19 pandemic causes widespread anxiety and uncertainty regarding disease transmission. In many countries people are obliged to wear a face mask in public spaces. Individuals involved in sports participation at any level need to make informed decisions on wearing a face mask during exercise. Currently there is no scientific evidence on what to advise regarding the safety of wearing a face mask during exercise, or what type of mask to use. This short report aims to answer these questions in a structured and practical way.

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Masks, Exercise, Physical activity, Corona virus, Prevention, Health, COVID-19 pandemic, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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Janse van Rensburg, D.C., Pillay, L., Hendricks, S. et al. 2020, 'Year of the face mask : do`s and don’ts during exercise', South African Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 32, no. 1, pp. 1-2.