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IOM, SOM, BOHS and CIEHF are advocating for better awareness about the differences between the various types of masks, how they work, how effective they are and why they should be used. They state that without the education and awareness journey, the UK will struggle to realise the benefits that countries across Europe see following the implantation of mandatory policies for the widespread use of facemasks.

IOM supports the view that widespread adoption is essential to reduce transmission of infection in the community by minimising the spread of respiratory droplets and aerosols from infected individuals.

The participating organisations have collaborated to encourage awareness of the factors affecting human health in the workplace and the wider environment. They would appreciate widespread sharing of the poster ‘Minimise the spread of COVID-19; understanding the use of face coverings, facemasks and respirators’ to improve mass adoption of face coverings.