Facemask use at the Arbaeen mass gathering during and after COVID-19 pandemic: a naked eye survey

Journal of Travel Medicine 2026

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Authors: Farah Al-Ansari, Mustafa Al Ansari, Harunor Rashid, Basma Al‐Ansari, Najim Zafer Alshahrani, Mohammed Saeed Abdulzahra, Mohammad Basim Al-Ansari, Katherine M. Conigrave
DOI: 10.1093/jtm/taag010
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References: 9

Abstract

Facemask use was observed systematically during the Arbaeen in 2020 and 2024. Respectively, in 2020 and 2024, 18.6% and 2.4% wore their facemasks correctly, while 10.6% and 1.3% wore them incorrectly. Despite frequent incorrect usage, facemask use was more prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fields of Study & Subjects

COVID-19 Prevention and Impact Infection Control and Ventilation Travel-related health issues

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Travel Medicine
Volume
33
Issue
3
Publication date
28 January 2026
Language
EN