Former CDC director predicts more ‘super’ COVID variants Fox News Medical Contributor Dr. Marc Siegel reacts to Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield’s comments on ‘The Story.’ Washington, D.C. health officials say the indoor mask mandate, now in its second week, may be in place until Thanksgiving given the rising…
Italy says face masks will no longer be mandatory outdoors from June 28
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Facemasks will no longer be compulsory outdoors in Italy, one of the countries in Europe worst hit by the coronavirus, from June 28, the health ministry said Monday. The lifting of the mask requirement would come into effect in regions labelled “white” under Italy’s classification system…
CDC says masks must fit tightly – and two are better than one
On Feb. 10, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new mask guidelines based on a study of how mask fit affects the wearer’s exposure to airborne particles. With more transmissible COVID-19 strains emerging around the world, it is important to properly use the right kinds of face masks….
Why joggers and cyclists should wear masks
England is deep into its third lockdown, yet the daily tally of new COVID cases and deaths remains sickeningly high. As Chris Whitty, the country’s chief medical officer, said recently, more needs to be done to bring the pandemic under control. Masks, which when worn correctly are highly effective in…
You should probably replace some of your fabric face masks
If your masks are beginning to feel as old as this pandemic, it’s probably time to get yourself some new ones. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises using masks that have at least two layers of tightly woven, washable, breathable fabric, such as cotton. When you wash your…
Tatcha's Friends and Family Sale Is Here — and the Skin-Care Deals Are So Good
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Face masks becoming normal, but still a flashpoint and source of conspiracies
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…