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ArticleRisk management and healthcare policy2020

Achieving Universal Wearing of Face Masks During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Practical Solution from Shanghai, China.

Tiantian Zhang, Qian Wang, Wenming Shi, Tao Sheng, Jiaxing Liu, Jiejin Zhao, Yuanmin Huang, Yutian Xia, Zhanyi Liu, Ruiming Dai and 4 more

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Article in Risk management and healthcare policy, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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14 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Tiantian Zhang *School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China.
Qian Wang *School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-8822-6017
Wenming ShiSchool of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China.
Tao ShengSchool of Computer Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, People's Republic of China.
Jiaxing LiuSchool of Software, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-3716-6413
Jiejin ZhaoShanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce, Shanghai 200125, People's Republic of China.
Yuanmin HuangSchool of Software, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-4843-5201
Yutian XiaSchool of Software, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0001-8643-5408
Zhanyi LiuShanghai Civil Affairs Bureau, Shanghai 200125, People's Republic of China.
Ruiming DaiSchool of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China.
Zhenyu BaoSchool of Computer Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, People's Republic of China.
Ping WuSchool of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China.
Site XuSchool of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China.
Li LuoSchool of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China.
Fudan University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundFace masks are basic protective equipment for preventing respiratory infectious diseases. The measures to properly dispose of and allocate face masks during the early stage of an epidemic caused by respiratory infectious diseases deserve worldwide attention.

methodsA qualitative research approach was used to document the practice of a citywide face mask-wearing strategy of the Shanghai Municipal Government (called the "Shanghai solution" in this article). Based on data from government work documents, an online face mask-allocation and sales system was built to offer real-time updates of face-mask appointments and sales information in all designated pharmacies and neighborhood committees in Shanghai.

resultsIn the Shanghai solution, a total of 24.8 million residents in 6,031 committees were covered, in order to achieve universal wearing of face masks during the COVID-19 crisis. Up to 110 million face masks were dispensed to residents in six rounds of face-mask allocation during February to April. This practical experience in Shanghai solved two key problems (insufficient face-mask capacity, protection of vulnerable population) with the supply of face masks by addressing four essential characteristics: overall coordination, on-demand distribution, efficient distribution, and technical support.

conclusionThe practice of the citywide face mask-supply strategy of Shanghai could provide several pointers for management of a shortage of emergency materials, dispatch, and transport to other countries during the pandemic.

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ChinaCOVID-19face maskpublic health emergencyrespiratory infections

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PMID33376429
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