Considerations regarding the mandatory use of FFP masks for the general population from 19.01.2021 Swiss National COVID-19 Science Task Force (NCS-TF)

摘要

In January 2021, the state of Bavaria ordered the mandatory wearing of filtering facepiece 2 (FFP2) masks on public transport and in shops to reduce the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, especially the new variant B.I. 1.7 (British variant). In most other countries, including Switzerland, the current recommendation is to wear surgical or tested community masks in public areas. This document seeks to answer the following question: "Should the wearing of FFP2 masks be made mandatory in Switzerland?"