The influence of wearing a mask on the projected first impressions and attractiveness levels of smiling individuals.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of mask wearing on facial attractiveness and projected first impressions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: A total of eight models were evaluated by 200 live raters and 750 online raters both with and without masks while smiling maximally. Both live and online raters looked at the models for 15 s, then completed a first impressions questionnaire.

A Prospective, Longitudinal Evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 Exposure, Use of Protective Equipment and Social Distancing in a Group of Community Physicians.

Introduction: Healthcare workers experience a significant risk of exposure to and infection from SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19. Nonetheless, little research has focused on physicians' use of personal protective equipment (PPE), their concerns about becoming infected and their social distancing maneuvers.

Methods: All staff physicians at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital were invited to participate.