A new UK study by King’s College London and Ipsos MORI finds that while people are getting used to wearing face masks, they have been a source of tension for some, and notable minorities believe conspiracy theories about them. The study also finds that precautionary “COVID-secure” behaviours are sticking, with…
Homemade coronavirus face masks should be two or three layers to stop spread of virus, study finds
Are mask mandates amid the coronavirus pandemic constitutional? Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano weighs in. A new study suggests that homemade face masks with two or three layers may be more effective in preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus compared with a single-layered face covering. Researchers in Australia…
Uniqlo site crashes and Japan stores see overnight queues for AIRism face masks
Clothing company Uniqlo has been flooded with orders for their new AIRism face masks, with queues in their Japan stores snaking round streets and their website crashing due to the demand. Uniqlo are famous for their well-made basic items in minimalist, functional styles, and the new AIRism masks are made…
Hairstylists with COVID-19 didn’t infect any of their 140 clients. Face masks may be why.
Two hair stylists in Missouri interacted with a total of 140 clients and six coworkers before learning they both had COVID-19 — thankfully, the stylists didn’t pass the virus on to any of these contacts, according to a statement from the local health department. The stylists work at a Great…
‘Air-shield’ improves effectiveness of doctors’ protective masks
The Design-Tech Lab at the Technion—Israel Institute of Technology and Rambam Health Care Campus have developed an innovative device for medical staff’s masks. Air-Shield continuously blows air on their faces, improving protection against infection while eliminating fogging and overheating. Professor Ezri Tarazi, chair of the Industrial Design Program and head…
Lumping all Hispanic Americans together masks the differences in cancer outcomes
A San Diego State University study is among the first to describe trends in cancer mortality by specific Hispanic group for the 10 leading causes of cancer deaths nationwide. There are subtle and sometimes significant differences in food habits, cultural mores, and lifestyles among Cubans, Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and Central…