August 2020 PMID 32750008

Impact of Wearing Masks, Hand Hygiene, and Social Distancing on Influenza, Enterovirus, and All-Cause Pneumonia During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Retrospective National Epidemiological Surveillance Study.

Nan-Chang Chiu, Hsin Chi, Yu-Lin Tai, Chun-Chih Peng, Cheng-Yin Tseng, Chung-Chu Chen, Boon Fatt Tan, Chien-Yu Lin

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17
Peak: 6 in Aug 2020
across 3 sources since Aug 2020

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Aug 2020 – Jan 2024

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What people are saying

Overall, the discussions reflect a generally positive view of the research, with users emphasizing the significant decreases in respiratory illnesses due to preventative measures, such as in mentions of a 'dramatic decrease' in pneumonia in Taiwan. However, some tone is skeptical or dismissive, exemplified by comments like 'More like Eyes Wide Shut,' which reduce the perceived importance of the findings, showing a mix of supportive and critical engagement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions highlight the positive findings of the study, supporting the effectiveness of health measures like masks and hygiene in reducing respiratory illnesses.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, often engaging with the study's significance or its scientific backing, though some dismissive comments suggest mixed curiosity.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many discussions reference the study's methodology or statistics, indicating a reasonable level of engagement; however, some comments are superficial or dismissive.

ImpactModerate impact

Several posts recognize the study's potential influence on public health policies or perceptions, though others downplay its broader relevance or implications.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined how measures like mask-wearing, hand hygiene, and social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic affected the rates of influenza, enterovirus, and all-cause pneumonia in Taiwan.
  • Results showed a significant drop in cases of these respiratory infections after the implementation of these strategies in early 2020, suggesting that these interventions may help prevent a wide range of viral respiratory diseases beyond COVID-19.
  • The findings imply that public health measures targeting COVID-19 could also reduce the overall burden of other infectious respiratory illnesses.

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IPAC Canada
@IPACCanada · X

Impact of Wearing Masks, Hand Hygiene, and Social Distancing on Influenza, Enterovirus, and All-Cause Pneumonia During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Retrospective National Epidemiological Surveillance Study #IPAC #PublicHealth https://t.co/RVKf7qgJIL

Dec 18, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 3,854 followers View post →
JMIR Publications
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New in JMIR: Impact of Wearing Masks, Hand Hygiene, and Social Distancing on Influenza, Enterovirus, and All-Cause Pneumonia During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Retrospective National Epidemiological #Surveillance #Study https://t.co/porBYqQHDN https://t.co/L5o35J8Ehj

Aug 20, 2020 · 35,864 followers View post →
Retweet News 2019
@retweetnews2019 · X

Impact of Wearing Masks, Hand Hygiene, and Social Distancing on Influenza, Enterovirus, and All-Cause Pneumonia During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Retrospective National Epidemiological Surveillance Study https://t.co/G9HjpU5WEe #health

Aug 21, 2020 · 4,991 followers View post →
Dr Kit Byatt
@Laconic_doc · X

@10Read @rupert_pearse ...and it's also a fact that there was 'a dramatic *decrease* in all-cause pneumonia' in Taiwan this year, where masks have been very widely worn during the pandemic. [ref: https://t.co/EIsiGJrvMg] https://t.co/326Jb1NhWt

Jan 3, 2021 · 4,606 followers View post →
Sven Awege
@SVENNIECO · X

Impact of Wearing Masks, Hand Hygiene, and Social Distancing on Influenza, Enterovirus, and All-Cause Pneumonia During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Retrospective National Epidemiological Surveillance Study https://t.co/IdjqNhkJmh

Aug 20, 2020 · 3,330 followers View post →
Sven Awege
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Aug 20, 2020 · 3,330 followers View post →

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John Rodriguez
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Impact of Wearing Masks, Hand Hygiene, and Social Distancing on Influenza, Enterovirus, and All-Cause Pneumonia During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Retrospective National Epidemiological Surveillance Study - PMC https://t.co/KdqBjhn2mu #flu #Covid @Yail

Jan 3, 2024 · 963 followers View post →
Taylor
@TaylorW20937519 · X

@BannedFromU1 @nytimes The impacts were statistically significant. Here check out real sCIeNcE: https://t.co/ZjPvW6caTy

Dec 13, 2022 · 126 followers View post →
Jakoin
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Aug 25, 2021 · 36 followers View post →
Dr Kit Byatt
@Laconic_doc · X

@10Read @rupert_pearse ...and it's also a fact that there was 'a dramatic *decrease* in all-cause pneumonia' in Taiwan this year, where masks have been very widely worn during the pandemic. [ref: https://t.co/EIsiGJrvMg] https://t.co/326Jb1NhWt

Jan 3, 2021 · 4,606 followers View post →
Control Inf Teach
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RT @IPACCanada: Impact of Wearing Masks, Hand Hygiene, and Social Distancing on Influenza, Enterovirus, and All-Cause Pneumonia During the…

Dec 18, 2020 · 1 share View post →
IPAC Canada
@IPACCanada · X

Impact of Wearing Masks, Hand Hygiene, and Social Distancing on Influenza, Enterovirus, and All-Cause Pneumonia During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Retrospective National Epidemiological Surveillance Study #IPAC #PublicHealth https://t.co/RVKf7qgJIL

Dec 18, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 3,854 followers View post →
andreas karlsson
@andreas71047323 · X

@Chiaroscuro101 @njpart @PrisonPlanet More like Eyes Wide Shut. Impact of Wearing Masks, Hand Hygiene, and Social Distancing on Influenza, Enterovirus, and All-Cause Pneumonia During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Retrospective National Epidemiological Surveillance Study https://t.co/ipxz1Yiv0U

Dec 4, 2020 · 5 followers View post →
Retweet News 2019
@retweetnews2019 · X

Impact of Wearing Masks, Hand Hygiene, and Social Distancing on Influenza, Enterovirus, and All-Cause Pneumonia During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Retrospective National Epidemiological Surveillance Study https://t.co/G9HjpU5WEe #health

Aug 21, 2020 · 4,991 followers View post →
Juvenal Yosa
@El_Dryosa · X

Impact of Wearing Masks, Hand Hygiene, and Social Distancing on Influenza, Enterovirus, and All-Cause Pneumonia During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Retrospective National Epidemiological Surveillance Study https://t.co/kgYP8tkxlu - via Researcher (@ResearcherApp)

Aug 21, 2020 · 608 followers View post →
fredbarney
@yabbadabbadoo99 · X

Impact of Wearing Masks, Hand Hygiene, and Social Distancing on Influenza, Enterovirus, and All-Cause Pneumonia During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Retrospective National Epidemiological Surveillance Study https://t.co/AaW0pOKPVK

Aug 20, 2020 · 59 followers View post →
Sven Awege
@SVENNIECO · X

Impact of Wearing Masks, Hand Hygiene, and Social Distancing on Influenza, Enterovirus, and All-Cause Pneumonia During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Retrospective National Epidemiological Surveillance Study https://t.co/IdjqNhkJmh

Aug 20, 2020 · 3,330 followers View post →
Sven Awege
@SVENNIECO · X

Impact of Wearing Masks, Hand Hygiene, and Social Distancing on Influenza, Enterovirus, and All-Cause Pneumonia During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Retrospective National Epidemiological Surveillance Study https://t.co/OK3j3EKGS4

Aug 20, 2020 · 3,330 followers View post →
JMIR Publications
@jmirpub · X

New in JMIR: Impact of Wearing Masks, Hand Hygiene, and Social Distancing on Influenza, Enterovirus, and All-Cause Pneumonia During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Retrospective National Epidemiological #Surveillance #Study https://t.co/porBYqQHDN https://t.co/L5o35J8Ehj

Aug 20, 2020 · 35,864 followers View post →
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