Fancy Masks May Look Good But Are They Capable Enough To Stop Coronavirus?
4 years, 8 months ago

Fancy Masks May Look Good But Are They Capable Enough To Stop Coronavirus?

News 18  

Apart from hand sanitizers, face masks are the most desired weapon in the war against the deadly coronavirus. There are other fashion brands making customised masks, but the question remains unanswered: are these masks effective enough? Bollywood filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, known for films like Vicky Donor and Piku, tweeted on April 15: Face masks are going to be a fashion accessory and social status soon like jewellery, handbags, hats, belts, scarves, watches, sunglasses etc. It’s not exactly a far-fetched idea as the e-commerce sites are full of designer mask Given the timeline of the Covid-19 spread, the need for masks, in all probability, is going to remain the same for at least a year. In such a situation, those, who can afford the higher priced masks, may be shelving more money on the fancy masks.

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I'm an A&E doctor and this is why it's time to start wearing masks again... as experts issue dire warnings over a virulent new Covid variant
1 year ago

I'm an A&E doctor and this is why it's time to start wearing masks again... as experts issue dire warnings over a virulent new Covid variant

Daily Mail  

It’s that time again. Dr Saleyha Ahsan says she always wears a mask in crowded places Now one of the UK’s leading experts, Sir Andrew Pollard, who is a professor of infection and immunity at the University of Oxford, is predicting ‘a rise in infections in the population over the course of the next week’, driven by a highly infectious …

Why no one is talking about new mask rules even as COVID-19 rises in L.A.
1 year, 4 months ago

Why no one is talking about new mask rules even as COVID-19 rises in L.A.

LA Times  

Despite rising coronavirus outbreaks across Los Angeles County, officials said they have no plans for new public mask mandates — a sign of how COVID-19 policies have changed in an era of plentiful vaccines, lower death rates and back-to-normal culture. “We have such good tools right now that we really shouldn’t get there.” California COVID outbreaks hit workplaces, schools across …

COVID-19: should we start wearing masks again?
1 year, 4 months ago

COVID-19: should we start wearing masks again?

The Hindu  

One thing that can be guaranteed about COVID-19 is that evolution will provide us with a more or less constant stream of new coronavirus variants, some of which will be more successful at infecting people. It’s this worry that there may be a new wave of infections that has got some people talking about the need to reintroduce measures that …

Wearing masks did ’little to nothing’ to help curb Covid spread, study reveals
1 year, 10 months ago

Wearing masks did ’little to nothing’ to help curb Covid spread, study reveals

Live Mint  

Face masks have done ‘little to nothing’ to curb the Covid-19 transmission, a new scientific review titled “Physical interventions to interrupt or reduce the spread of respiratory viruses” suggested. It conducted research on the findings of 78 randomized controlled trials to find out whether the physical interventions, including face masks and hand wash, limited the spread of respiratory diseases. “Wearing …

Masks made little or no difference in Covid-19 spread, new study suggests
1 year, 10 months ago

Masks made little or no difference in Covid-19 spread, new study suggests

India TV News  

A new review led by 12 researchers from universities around the world has examined whether wearing face masks helped prevent the spread of Covid-19. According to the study published by the Cochrane Library, "Wearing masks in the community probably makes little or no difference" in controlling the spread of Covid-19. However, it's important to note that the review included studies …

Amid Covid apprehensions, demand for masks and sanitizers rises
2 years ago

Amid Covid apprehensions, demand for masks and sanitizers rises

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Amid fears of a surge in Covid cases in the next 40 days, people have started buying sanitizers and masks. “It is only since the last one week that people have started buying masks and sanitizers. Although we have sufficient stock, we have placed orders seeing the demands for sanitizers, masks and liquid hand wash,” said Sudarshan B, in …

Which mask to wear indoors to protect against Covid-19? Health official suggests
2 years, 5 months ago

Which mask to wear indoors to protect against Covid-19? Health official suggests

Live Mint  

Health experts and researchers continue to recommend wearing the face mask for personal protection against the Covid-19 virus even as countries battle the decision to issue mask mandates as Covid-19 cases continue to fluctuate. Global health leader and epidemiologist Dr Tom Frieden has said that those who are worried about getting Covid-19 infection while surrounded by others who do not …

Face masks no longer recommended on European flights from Monday
2 years, 7 months ago

Face masks no longer recommended on European flights from Monday

NL Times  

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency will no longer recommend that people on airplanes wear face masks. In the Netherlands, an official face mask obligation remains, but airlines have based in the country decided weeks ago they will no longer enforce the rule because of increased confusion over changing policies, and …

We lack research data on how masks help us keep covid away
2 years, 8 months ago

We lack research data on how masks help us keep covid away

Live Mint  

After a judge overturned a mandate of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requiring US airline passengers to wear masks aboard aircraft, transport security systems stopped enforcing masking at airports. While science has brought us great advances in pharmaceutical interventions such as vaccines and covid treatments, it’s provided little new information about the value of non-pharmaceutical interventions such …

These KN95 COVID Face Masks Are Half Off Right Now
2 years, 10 months ago

These KN95 COVID Face Masks Are Half Off Right Now

Huff Post  

Amazon Get this box of 60 KN95 masks for half off on Amazon. These contoured KN95 masks feature a five-layer design, which the manufacturer claims can block 95% or more of airborne particles in varying sizes. An adjustable noseband and soft, flexible ear elastics help keep masks secure and provide a customizable fit. It’s worth mentioning that although the National …

Coronavirus Today: To mask or not to mask
2 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus Today: To mask or not to mask

LA Times  

I’m Karen Kaplan, and it’s Tuesday, March 1. Either way, Dr. Mark Ghaly, California’s health and human services secretary, wants you to know that the decision was “driven by the data and the science.” That includes coronavirus case numbers, which are now averaging about 33,000 cases per day. The new state rules come with an important caveat: Local health officials …

Coronavirus FAQ: I'm a one-way masker. With mask mandates going away, is that helpful?
2 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus FAQ: I'm a one-way masker. With mask mandates going away, is that helpful?

NPR  

Coronavirus FAQ: I'm a one-way masker. Sponsor Message So a number of people are "one-way maskers" — the terms used for those who mask up even if others around them do not. "One-way masking isn't doing that," says Kristen Coleman, an assistant research professor at the University of Maryland School of Public Health. "It just means that it doesn't offer …

We asked healthcare professionals about their face masks of choice for everyday use
2 years, 11 months ago

We asked healthcare professionals about their face masks of choice for everyday use

Salon  

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday emphasizes the importance of wearing the right mask while in a high-risk setting. "These data from real-world settings reinforce the importance of consistently wearing face masks or respirators to reduce the risk of acquisition of SARS-CoV-2 infection among the general public in indoor community settings," the CDC said …

Popular And Fashionable Face Masks From MaskC For Everyday Wear
2 years, 11 months ago

Popular And Fashionable Face Masks From MaskC For Everyday Wear

Huff Post  

MaskC MaskC offers KN95 masks in a variety of colors like earth tones and neons. Masks are no longer simply protective measures, they add touch of flair and express a little personality ― at least for the many celebrities who have sampled the fashion forward and chic mask offerings of MaskC. MaskC sells two main kinds of masks: non-woven surgical-style …

Should you wear a cloth mask, or an N95 to avoid Omicron? US health experts answer
2 years, 11 months ago

Should you wear a cloth mask, or an N95 to avoid Omicron? US health experts answer

India TV News  

Highlights Cloth and surgical masks do nothing for protection from ambient virus, said a US top expert Evidence of the the N95's superiority to the cloth mask has been well-documented. "Cloth and surgical masks do absolutely nothing for protection from ambient virus," said Chad Roy, a microbiologist at Tulane University School of Medicine, referring to the virus spreading through the …

Covid: How well do face masks protect us against the virus?
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid: How well do face masks protect us against the virus?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

Biden to give away 400 million N95 masks starting next week
2 years, 11 months ago

Biden to give away 400 million N95 masks starting next week

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to U.S. residents starting next week, now that federal officials are emphasizing their better protection against the omicron variant of COVID-19 over cloth face coverings. President Joe Biden embraced the initiative after facing mounting criticism this month over the inaccessibility — both in supply and …

Omicron Scare: Are N95 Masks Need of the Hour or Are Cloth Masks Still Safe?
2 years, 11 months ago

Omicron Scare: Are N95 Masks Need of the Hour or Are Cloth Masks Still Safe?

News 18  

Health experts suggest stepping up protection against the highly contagious omicron variant with stronger masks such as N95s or KN95s. It’s especially important now with health care systems under strain, and with people in higher-risk situations such as crowded, indoor settings for extended periods, says Linsey Marr, who studies viruses at Virginia Tech. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and …

Joe Biden to give away 400 million N95 masks starting next week
2 years, 11 months ago

Joe Biden to give away 400 million N95 masks starting next week

India TV News  

Highlights 400 million N95 masks will be available for free to Americans starting next week. The Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to Americans starting next week, now that federal officials are emphasizing their better protection against the omicron variant of COVID-19 over cloth face coverings. The White House said the masks will be …

Covid-19: Is it Time to Stop Wearing Cloth Masks and Switch to Respirators?
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19: Is it Time to Stop Wearing Cloth Masks and Switch to Respirators?

News 18  

Respirators have been mandatory in public places in Austria for a year. Respirators, often wrongly called “masks” because of their appearance, are personal protective equipment made to a particular standard and designed to prevent inhalation of hazardous airborne contaminants. While some surgical masks may have better filtration capacity than cloth masks, they were designed primarily to prevent the emission of …

CDC Acknowledges Cloth Masks Are Less Effective Than Others
2 years, 11 months ago

CDC Acknowledges Cloth Masks Are Less Effective Than Others

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conceded Friday that cloth masks are less effective than surgical or respirator masks as protection against COVID-19. “Loosely woven cloth products provide the least protection, layered finely woven products offer more protection, well-fitting disposable surgical masks and KN95s offer even more protection, and well-fitting NIOSH-approved respirators offer the highest level …

Best face mask 2022: Reusable coverings you’ll want to wear
2 years, 11 months ago

Best face mask 2022: Reusable coverings you’ll want to wear

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Fines for failing to wear a face mask are £200 for a first-time …

'What about the general public?': Members of Congress to get KN95 masks amid Omicron wave
2 years, 11 months ago

'What about the general public?': Members of Congress to get KN95 masks amid Omicron wave

Raw Story  

With Capitol Hill—like much of the United States—experiencing a major spike in Covid-19 cases, members of Congress and their offices are reportedly set to receive KN95 masks to help stem the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant. According to an email sent to House staffers last week and obtained by the Washington Post, "The Chief Administrative Officer has updated …

Big push for Californians to switch to N95 or KN95 masks as Omicron surge worsens
3 years ago

Big push for Californians to switch to N95 or KN95 masks as Omicron surge worsens

LA Times  

Visitors to Chinatown wear masks. And for other activities, this may mean postponing your participation until community transmission is much reduced.” Last month, California’s public health director and health officer, Dr. Tomás Aragón, wrote that with the increasing airborne spread of the coronavirus, it’s important to improve the fit of masks and their filtration — making enhancements that go beyond …

With Omicron Threat, Old Ways Need Tweaking as Covid Experts Say 'Tight Fitted' Masks Are Best Shield
3 years ago

With Omicron Threat, Old Ways Need Tweaking as Covid Experts Say 'Tight Fitted' Masks Are Best Shield

News 18  

In the wake of spike in Omicron cases and amid fears of a third wave looming, Maharashtra’s Covid task force is of the opinion that face masks are not just necessary but a right-fitting one is of utmost importance. One has to use well-fitting masks to prevent catching the virus in the air…If an individual is wearing a cloth mask, …

With omicron, you need a mask that means business
3 years ago

With omicron, you need a mask that means business

NPR  

With omicron, you need a mask that means business Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Edelman/AFP via Getty Images Alex Edelman/AFP via Getty Images With another coronavirus variant racing across the U.S., once again health authorities are urging people to mask up indoors. "Cloth masks are not going to cut it with omicron," says Linsey Marr, a researcher at Virginia …

Most cloth masks are just fashion accessories, say experts amid Omicron threat
3 years ago

Most cloth masks are just fashion accessories, say experts amid Omicron threat

India Today  

As the world faces a surge in coronavirus cases with the spread of the Omicron variant, experts have warned against using single-layer cloth face masks as protection from the virus. Double or triple-layer masks made of a mix of materials can be more effective, but most cloth coverings are just fashion accessories,” Trisha Greenhalgh, professor of primary health care services …

Facemasks on public transport should stay, says health minister
3 years, 3 months ago

Facemasks on public transport should stay, says health minister

Dutch News  

Caretaker health minister Hugo de Jonge has said facemasks on public transport should not be scrapped because the danger to vulnerable people would be too great. Last week, Dutch rail director Marjan Rintel said obligatory mask wearing on public transport is becoming ‘difficult to explain’ when people are told to wear masks on the train but not at a shopping …

Facemasks on public transport should stay, says health minister
3 years, 3 months ago

Facemasks on public transport should stay, says health minister

Dutch News  

Caretaker health minister Hugo de Jonge has said facemasks on public transport should not be scrapped because the danger to vulnerable people would be too great. Last week, Dutch rail director Marjan Rintel said obligatory mask wearing on public transport is becoming ‘difficult to explain’ when people are told to wear masks on the train but not at a shopping …

COVID Face Masks That Are Nice Enough To Wear To Weddings
3 years, 3 months ago

COVID Face Masks That Are Nice Enough To Wear To Weddings

Huff Post  

HuffPost After so many 2020 weddings were rescheduled for this year, 2021 is feeling like a non-stop parade of marital celebrations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that all people, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks in certain indoor public places, especially in areas of the country with surging COVID-19 cases. The CDC recommends masks have two …

Can a face mask really neutralize the covid-19 virus?
3 years, 4 months ago

Can a face mask really neutralize the covid-19 virus?

Live Mint  

Researchers at the National Autonomous University of Mexico have created a facemask using silver and copper nanolayers that neutralizes SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, the university's official gazette said on Thursday. To test the mask, researchers took drops with the virus from COVID-19-positive patients at the Hospital Juarez in Mexico and placed them on the silver-copper film deposited in …

16 Highly Recommended Face Masks To Wear Right Now
3 years, 4 months ago

16 Highly Recommended Face Masks To Wear Right Now

Huff Post  

HuffPost If you tossed your face masks in the trash in anticipation of a hot vax summer, it’s time to restock your supply. Back in May, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased indoor mask-wearing guidance for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, citing a general decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths. The delta variant behaves differently from …

Coronavirus: Keep face masks mandatory for longer, public says
3 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus: Keep face masks mandatory for longer, public says

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The majority of British adults want face masks to remain compulsory …

Why I will continue to wear a mask long after the pandemic ends
3 years, 6 months ago

Why I will continue to wear a mask long after the pandemic ends

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It is called a mask – …

Face masks will be a ‘personal choice’ in England, says UK minister
3 years, 6 months ago

Face masks will be a ‘personal choice’ in England, says UK minister

CNN  

CNN — Face masks are set to become a “personal choice” in England with the further easing of coronavirus restrictions, a senior UK government minister said Sunday. Tolga Akmen/AFP/Getty Images Javid said the “rules that we have had to put in place have caused a shocking rise in domestic violence and a terrible impact on so many people’s mental health.” …

Where to buy face masks in the UK: 20 reusable face coverings to shop now
3 years, 6 months ago

Where to buy face masks in the UK: 20 reusable face coverings to shop now

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery For a personal touch, have your initials or star …

Editorial: It’s OK to keep your mask on even when you don’t have to
3 years, 6 months ago

Editorial: It’s OK to keep your mask on even when you don’t have to

LA Times  

Californians who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are no longer required to wear a face covering in most settings now that the state has lifted pandemic restrictions. The risk of infection is very low for vaccinated people, but it’s not zero and they can pass it on to others who are not yet fully inoculated. Many people in Asian societies …

Double masking can be potent to protect people from Covid-19: Study
3 years, 8 months ago

Double masking can be potent to protect people from Covid-19: Study

Hindustan Times  

A new study by the University of North Carolina Health Care shows that wearing two face coverings can nearly double the effectiveness of filtering out SARS-CoV-2-sized particles, preventing them from reaching the wearer's nose and mouth and causing Covid-19. "The medical procedure masks are designed to have very good filtration potential based on their material, but the way they fit …

Wearing 2 masks doubles protection against Covid-19 virus: Scientists
3 years, 8 months ago

Wearing 2 masks doubles protection against Covid-19 virus: Scientists

India TV News  

Scientists now report that wearing two face coverings can nearly double the effectiveness of filtering out SARS-CoV-2-sized particles, preventing them from reaching the wearer's nose and mouth and causing Covid-19. "The medical procedure masks are designed to have very good filtration potential based on their material, but the way they fit our faces isn't perfect," said Emily Sickbert-Bennett, associate professor …

Masking up in vogue
3 years, 8 months ago

Masking up in vogue

China Daily  

Wearing a scented, pink-flower patterned mask to match her outfit for an interview with the author, Grace Liu said trendy masks bring her instant joy in a biting pandemic. "People can get some fun out of it," said Gilly Wong Fung-han, CEO of the Consumer Council, Hong Kong's consumer welfare watchdog. The products include surgical and fashionable masks, as well …

Masking up in vogue
3 years, 8 months ago

Masking up in vogue

China Daily  

Wearing a scented, pink-flower patterned mask to match her outfit for an interview with the author, Grace Liu said trendy masks bring her instant joy in a biting pandemic. "People can get some fun out of it," said Gilly Wong Fung-han, CEO of the Consumer Council, Hong Kong's consumer welfare watchdog. The products include surgical and fashionable masks, as well …

Covid-19: Is your face mask made from the right material?
3 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19: Is your face mask made from the right material?

Live Mint  

Atlanta, Georgia: Wearing a face mask can protect yourself and others from covid-19, but the type of material and how many fabric layers used can significantly affect exposure risk, found a new study from the Georgia Institute of Technology. "A submicron particle can stay in the air for hours and days, depending on the ventilation, so if you have a …

Make a fashion statement with your mask
3 years, 9 months ago

Make a fashion statement with your mask

The Hindu  

A year ago, they were cobbled together from re-purposed scarves and handkerchiefs. An added bonus: masks encourage minimal make-up, and let you get away with not having to ‘smile for courtesy sake.’ We had so many questions. Today, a quick online search for masks will throw up transparent masks, anti-fog versions and masks embellished with pearls, sequins and even precious …

Don’t Stop Wearing A Face Mask Just Yet; COVID Is Still Very Much Around And So Is Pollution
3 years, 10 months ago

Don’t Stop Wearing A Face Mask Just Yet; COVID Is Still Very Much Around And So Is Pollution

News 18  

The good news is the coronavirus cases seem to be dropping. Atlanta Healthcare Cambridge Mask Viral Safe N95: These N95 masks, developed by the UK based Cambridge Mask Co., are available with one valve These masks use military-grade filtration technology and protect you from dust, fuel-based contaminants, particulate matter, infectious pathogens, virus, bacteria, mold and spores as well as pollen. …

'Possible' Americans Will be Wearing Masks in 2022 to Protect Against Covid-19, Says Fauci
3 years, 10 months ago

'Possible' Americans Will be Wearing Masks in 2022 to Protect Against Covid-19, Says Fauci

News 18  

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that it’s “possible” Americans will still need to wear masks in 2022 to protect against the coronavirus, even as the US may reach “a significant degree of normality” by the end of this year. Asked by CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union” whether he thinks Americans will still need to wear masks next …

We might need to keep wearing masks into 2022 to defeat COVID-19
3 years, 10 months ago

We might need to keep wearing masks into 2022 to defeat COVID-19

LA Times  

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, listens as President Biden speaks during a visit to the Viral Pathogenesis Laboratory at the National Institutes of Health on Feb. 11. “If you combine getting most of the people in the country vaccinated with getting the level of virus in the community very, very low, then …

Fauci: ‘Possible’ Americans will be wearing masks in 2022 to protect against Covid-19
3 years, 10 months ago

Fauci: ‘Possible’ Americans will be wearing masks in 2022 to protect against Covid-19

CNN  

Washington CNN — Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that it’s “possible” Americans will still need to wear masks in 2022 to protect against the coronavirus, even as the US may reach “a significant degree of normality” by the end of this year. Asked by CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union” whether he thinks Americans will still need to …

Hospitals still ration medical N95 masks as stockpiles swell
3 years, 10 months ago

Hospitals still ration medical N95 masks as stockpiles swell

Associated Press  

Mike Bowen’s warehouse outside Fort Worth, Texas, was piled high with cases of medical-grade N95 face masks. Turner’s employer, North Memorial Health, said in a statement that supplies have stabilized, but the company is still limiting use because “we must remain mindful of that supply” to ensure everyone’s safety. Chester “Trey” Moeller, a political appointee who served as the CDC’s …

Anti-viral coating on face masks may kill coronavirus, UK study finds
3 years, 10 months ago

Anti-viral coating on face masks may kill coronavirus, UK study finds

India TV News  

Scientists at the University of Cambridge working with an anti-viral coating technology called DioX believe that it could protect facemask users by killing the deadly coronavirus in as little as an hour. According to ‘The Daily Telegraph’, the invisible coating on facemasks attacks the virus by rapturing its outer layer, effectively eliminating all new mutant variants, including the UK’s so-called …

Two Masks Better Than One in Fight Against Coronavirus, Shows New US Study
3 years, 10 months ago

Two Masks Better Than One in Fight Against Coronavirus, Shows New US Study

News 18  

Wearing two masks or a close-fitting one offers significantly better protection against catching and spreading Covid-19, according to a new US study released on Wednesday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study examined fitting a cloth mask over a medical procedure mask, and also knotting the ear loops of a medical mask to improve fit. “These experiments highlight the …

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