@article{Janse Van Rensburg_Pillay_Hendricks_Hamuy Blanco_2020, title={Year of the face mask: do’s and don’ts during exercise}, volume={32}, url={https://journals.assaf.org.za/index.php/sajsm/article/view/8615}, DOI={10.17159/2078-516X/2020/v32i1a8615}, abstractNote={<div class="page" title="Page 1"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p>The COVID-19 pandemic causes widespread anxiety and uncertainty regarding disease transmission. In many countries people are obliged to wear a face mask in public spaces. Individuals involved in sports participation at any level need to make informed decisions on wearing a face mask during exercise. Currently there is no scientific evidence on what to advise regarding the safety of wearing a face mask during exercise, or what type of mask to use. This short report aims to answer these questions in a structured and practical way.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div>}, number={1}, journal={South African Journal of Sports Medicine}, author={Janse Van Rensburg, Dina Christina and Pillay, Lervasen and Hendricks, Sharief and Hamuy Blanco, Jessica}, year={2020}, month={Jul.}, pages={1–2} }