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Face masks with exhale valves may hamper COVID-19 mitigation efforts: Study

Health | Sep 02, 2020, 11:46 AM IST

The scientists from Florida Atlantic University in the US used qualitative visualisations to test how face shields and masks with valves perform in impeding the spread of aerosol-sized droplets.

Are valved face masks more effective than regular masks? Here's what researchers say

Science | Sep 02, 2020, 11:31 AM IST

Face masks with exhale valves and face shields may not be as effective as regular masks in restricting the spread of aerosol droplets, and could potentially hamper COVID-19 mitigation efforts, researchers, including those of Indian origin, have found.

Face mask fashion: Cuban quinceaneras get a trendy twist amid COVID-19 pandemic

Trending | Jul 23, 2020, 12:15 PM IST

Cuba, on Monday, registered zero new cases nationwide. It made the use of face masks compulsory in public spaces early on in the outbreak which helped them to contain the spread of the virus. And now that the lockdown eases, face masks became a part of quinceanera that happens to be a celebration of womanhood that involves photoshoots with many glamorous ensembles.

Face masks, hand sanitisers no more under Essential Commodities Act: Govt

Business | Jul 07, 2020, 04:40 PM IST

Face masks and hand sanitisers are no more essential products as their supply is sufficient in the country and, therefore, are now kept out of the purview of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, Consumer Affairs Secretary Leena Nandan said on Tuesday.

Face masks with windows mean more than smiles to deaf people

World | Jun 12, 2020, 03:31 PM IST

Michael Conley felt especially isolated these past few months: A deaf man, he was prevented from reading lips by the masks people wore to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Widespread face mask use could prevent second COVID-19 wave: study

World | Jun 10, 2020, 01:33 PM IST

Population-wide use of face masks combined with lockdowns could prevent further waves of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, according to a modelling study.

WHO recommends wider use of face masks to curb COVID-19

World | Jun 06, 2020, 07:23 AM IST

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday updated its guidance on the use of masks for control of COVID-19, advising all people aged 60 years or over, or those with underlying conditions, to wear a medical mask in situations where physical distancing is not possible.

Wearing face masks at home may help prevent COVID-19 spread in family: Study

World | May 29, 2020, 11:57 AM IST

Wearing face masks at home could help prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection among family members living in the same household, but only before the onset of the symptoms, according to a study.

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Apple shares face shield design, assembly instructions: Here's how to make one

Technology | Apr 20, 2020, 04:51 PM IST

Apple has provided details as to how to make your own face shields. Read on to know how

COVID-19: Masks mandatory for Chennaiites outside their homes

India | Apr 13, 2020, 10:17 PM IST

Wearing of masks will be compulsory for people in this metropolis whenever they step out of their homes in view of the coronavirus situation, the city civic body said on Monday.

COVID-19: Uttar Pradesh government to now deliver khadi masks at doorsteps

India | Apr 13, 2020, 02:13 PM IST

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh: At present, there are about six lakh cotton and khadi weavers in the state. The central and state governments give 20 and 15 per cent subsidies on khadi clothes respectively. 5 per cent grant from the state goes directly to the accounts of weavers.