Face Masks
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Face masks with exhale valves may hamper COVID-19 mitigation efforts: Study
Health | September 02, 2020 11:46 ISTThe 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.
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Are valved face masks more effective than regular masks? Here's what researchers say
Science | September 02, 2020 11:31 ISTFace 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.
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Face mask fashion: Cuban quinceaneras get a trendy twist amid COVID-19 pandemic
Trending | July 23, 2020 12:15 ISTCuba, 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.
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Face masks, hand sanitisers no more under Essential Commodities Act: Govt
Business | July 07, 2020 16:40 ISTFace 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.
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Face masks with windows mean more than smiles to deaf people
World | June 12, 2020 15:31 ISTMichael 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.
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Widespread face mask use could prevent second COVID-19 wave: study
World | June 10, 2020 13:33 ISTPopulation-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.
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WHO recommends wider use of face masks to curb COVID-19
World | June 06, 2020 7:23 ISTThe 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.
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Wearing face masks at home may help prevent COVID-19 spread in family: Study
World | May 29, 2020 11:57 ISTWearing 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 | April 20, 2020 16:51 ISTApple has provided details as to how to make your own face shields. Read on to know how
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COVID-19: Masks mandatory for Chennaiites outside their homes
India | April 13, 2020 22:17 ISTWearing 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.
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COVID-19: Uttar Pradesh government to now deliver khadi masks at doorsteps
India | April 13, 2020 14:13 ISTCoronavirus 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.
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Face mask mandatory for outdoors in Gurugram
India | April 10, 2020 22:08 ISTThe Gurugram district administration has made it mandatory for residents to wear face masks every time they step out of their homes.
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Shortage of masks amid lockdown? Here's how you can make one for yourself at home
Health | April 07, 2020 17:34 ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi asked everyone to make cloth coverings/masks at home if you don't find one because they are the only source that is effective in preventing coronavirus infection when the mouth and nose are properly covered.
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Apple to donate 20 million face masks, will design face shields
Technology | April 06, 2020 12:34 ISTApple will donate face masks and design face shields for medical workers as its bit in the Coronavirus fight
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Suffering skin damage from face masks? Experts offer remedies
Health | April 05, 2020 10:43 ISTAlthough face masks offer invaluable protection, health experts have stressed that sweating and the rubbing of the masks against the nose may lead to significant skin damage.
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FACT CHECK: Can face masks protect you from coronavirus?
India | March 21, 2020 17:32 ISTFace masks don't guarantee a cent per cent guarantee of not being infected from coronavirus but...
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Can wearing N95 masks shield you from coronavirus?
World | February 03, 2020 19:19 ISTWhile masks definitely do help in reducing the chances of getting infected by the airborne virus, there is a big catch
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Face masks sale in Bengaluru increased due to Coronavirus fear
News | February 02, 2020 18:15 ISTFace masks sale in Bengaluru increased due to coronavirus fear.
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