Cure ut Valeas! Multiple uses and faces of masks in pandemic times

Authors

  • Rosemere Santos Maia Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brasil.
  • Carlos Eduardo Santos Maia Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2035-4362

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5216/ag.v14i2.63589

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has been “officially” spreading across the planet since January this year. This disease has provoked victims and highlighted the need for the adoption of protective measures by various professionals and the population in general. This article aims to discuss the use of masks in public and private spaces for collective use where such tool is fundamental for the protection and containment of the coronavirus. However, before starting the discussion, I analyze the use of masks in other space-times, focusing on some of their meanings and symbologies in those social contexts. In terms of methodology, the research is based on bibliographic and documentary research from different sources (websites, books, magazines, reports, and blogs). On the conclusions, some questions are presented instead of closed and anticipated propositions, propositions that are not consistent with the prevalence of so many uncertainties.

Keywords: COVID-19, Pandemic, Public Space, Private space for collective use.

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Published

2020-08-07

How to Cite

MAIA, R. S.; MAIA, C. E. S. Cure ut Valeas! Multiple uses and faces of masks in pandemic times. Ateliê Geográfico Journal, Goiânia, v. 14, n. 2, p. 29–50, 2020. DOI: 10.5216/ag.v14i2.63589. Disponível em: https://revistas.ufg.br/atelie/article/view/63589. Acesso em: 4 jul. 2024.

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