Dunedin shoppers wearing masks in 2021 during the Covid pandemic. "At the time, it was splashed all over the news bulletins, where people were very angry about having to wear masks. Assoc Prof Machado said 42 university students, aged 18-36, took part in two identical laboratory sessions, one week apart. Assoc Prof Machado was surprised by the results, given university-aged students were generally "at their peak, developmentally". Assoc Prof Machado said dedicated research into the effects on vulnerable populations was a vital next step.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 19, 2024 16:57 UTC