CDC encourages more Americans to consider N95 masks
2 years, 11 months ago

CDC encourages more Americans to consider N95 masks

Hindustan Times  

US health officials on Friday encouraged more Americans to wear the kind of N95 or KN95 masks used by health-care workers to slow the spread of the coronavirus. In updated guidance posted late Friday afternoon, CDC officials removed concerns related to supply shortages and more clearly said that properly fitted N95 and KN95 masks offer the most protection. In its last update, in September, CDC officials became more encouraging of disposable N95 masks, saying they could be used in certain situations if supplies were available. The latest CDC guidance notes that there is a special category of “surgical N95" masks, that are specially designed for protection against blood splashes and other operating room hazards.

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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 …

Atlanta college brings back Covid mask mandates as Government doctors in Seattle call for face coverings to be compulsory for healthcare workers - amid rise of new Covid variant BA.2.86
1 year, 4 months ago

Atlanta college brings back Covid mask mandates as Government doctors in Seattle call for face coverings to be compulsory for healthcare workers - amid rise of new Covid variant BA.2.86

Daily Mail  

This is because patients in the hospital are likely to be vulnerable due to age Calls for Covid face masks to return are ramping up amid increasing virus rates and the rise of a highly-mutated new variant. Morris Brown College, a private liberal arts school, is requiring students and employees to wear face masks in hallways and lecture halls for …

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 …

Just how big is this COVID surge? As reported tests fall off, it’s harder to say
2 years, 5 months ago

Just how big is this COVID surge? As reported tests fall off, it’s harder to say

LA Times  

In Sherman Oaks, Julia Irzyk tries to gauge how rampant the coronavirus is in her community, turning to a constellation of data points to guide her. “In many states, many counties, it’s only once a week.” Between the rise in home testing that goes unreported, budgetary reductions in testing services, and mild or asymptomatic infections going unnoticed, “we don’t really …

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 …

A third of US should be considering masks, officials say
2 years, 7 months ago

A third of US should be considering masks, officials say

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — COVID-19 cases are increasing in the United States — and could get even worse over the coming months, federal health officials warned Wednesday in urging areas hardest hit to consider reissuing calls for indoor masking. “Prior increases of infections, in different waves of infection, have demonstrated that this travels across the country,” said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the CDC …

A third of U.S. should be considering masks, officials say
2 years, 7 months ago

A third of U.S. should be considering masks, officials say

LA Times  

Coronavirus infections are on the rise in the United States and could get even worse over the coming months, federal health officials warned Wednesday as they urged the hardest-hit areas to consider reissuing calls for indoor masking. “Prior increases of infections, in different waves of infection, have demonstrated that this travels across the country,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the CDC director, …

COVID pandemic: Pentagon says masks 'no longer required indoors'
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID pandemic: Pentagon says masks 'no longer required indoors'

India TV News  

Highlights The Pentagon on Mar 2 announced that "masks are no longer required indoors" at the building The decision was made per new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The CDC last week eased its mask recommendation for most Americans The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that "masks are no longer required indoors" at the building. The decision …

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 …

Washington officials to assess new mask guidance from CDC
2 years, 10 months ago

Washington officials to assess new mask guidance from CDC

Associated Press  

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington’s March 21 date to lift the statewide mask mandate remains in place for now as state officials review new guidance Friday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that says people in most places can safely take a break from wearing facial coverings. Jay Inslee, said in an email Friday that the office has not …

CDC to significantly ease pandemic mask guidelines Friday
2 years, 10 months ago

CDC to significantly ease pandemic mask guidelines Friday

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter, meaning most Americans will no longer be advised to wear masks in indoor public settings. The change comes as nearly all U.S. states that had put in place indoor mask-wearing mandates for the winter …

New US COVID guidelines allow most Americans to go mask-free
2 years, 10 months ago

New US COVID guidelines allow most Americans to go mask-free

Al Jazeera  

New US coronavirus masking policy is broken down into three risk categories based on hospital capacity and cases. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has dramatically eased its COVID-19 guidelines for when people should wear masks indoors, a move that means 72 percent of the US population will reside in communities where indoor face coverings are no …

CDC says Americans can now go unmasked in many parts of the country
2 years, 10 months ago

CDC says Americans can now go unmasked in many parts of the country

NPR  

CDC says Americans can now go unmasked in many parts of the country The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday it is relaxing its mask guidance for communities where hospitals aren't under high strain. Enlarge this image toggle caption Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc. via Getty Images Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc. via Getty Images "As the virus continues to …

CDC to significantly ease pandemic mask guidelines Friday
2 years, 10 months ago

CDC to significantly ease pandemic mask guidelines Friday

LA Times  

The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against coronavirus transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter, meaning most Americans will no longer be advised to wear masks in indoor public settings. In Los Angeles County, the CDC’s new guidance could affect the decision on when a local indoor public mask mandate would …

US government plans to make high-quality masks available for kids, White House adviser says
2 years, 10 months ago

US government plans to make high-quality masks available for kids, White House adviser says

CNN  

CNN — High-quality masks for children soon might be easier to find in the United States, if government plans come to fruition. The US government plans to make high-quality face masks available for children, and “that process is underway,” Dr. Tom Inglesby, senior adviser to the White House Covid-19 Response Team, told CNN on Wednesday. “Already, 230 million masks have …

Why One-Way Masking Isn’t a Very Good Public Health Solution
2 years, 10 months ago

Why One-Way Masking Isn’t a Very Good Public Health Solution

Slate  

The masking debate has returned, as leadership in some states like New York and California move to remove their statewide mask mandates, and others like New Jersey decide it’s time for mask mandates to end in schools. “One-way masking” basically means you can wear a mask even if everyone else isn’t. The thinking goes that good, high-quality masks like KN95s …

Here’s why mask mandates are falling across the US
2 years, 10 months ago

Here’s why mask mandates are falling across the US

Associated Press  

As the omicron wave of the coronavirus subsides, several U.S. states including Nevada, New York and Illinois ended mask mandates this week for indoor settings, while others lifted requirements at schools. Steve Sisolak said the requirement for masks in public places would be lifted “effective immediately.” State casino regulators quickly followed with an order eliminating the mandate for casinos “unless …

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 …

How many times can I reuse my N95 mask?
2 years, 11 months ago

How many times can I reuse my N95 mask?

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — How many times can I reuse my N95 mask? The U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention says health care workers can wear an N95 mask up to five times. The amount of time a mask is worn is more important than how frequently it’s worn, says Richard Flagan, who studies masks and aerosols at the California …

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 …

Why is it better to wear an N95 than a cloth mask right now?
2 years, 11 months ago

Why is it better to wear an N95 than a cloth mask right now?

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Why is it better to wear an N95 than a cloth mask right now? 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 Prevention recently updated …

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 …

Free N95 masks to be made available at pharmacies, White House says
2 years, 11 months ago

Free N95 masks to be made available at pharmacies, White House says

Live Mint  

BY SABRINA SIDDIQUI | UPDATED JAN 19, 2022 05:00 AM EST Distribution of 400 million masks comes as the Biden administration is also offering free rapid tests to combat the spread of Covid-19 The Biden administration on Wednesday is expected to announce plans to make 400 million N95 masks available free at pharmacies and community health centers across the country, …

White House to distribute 400 million N95 masks for free, starting next week
2 years, 11 months ago

White House to distribute 400 million N95 masks for free, starting next week

LA Times  

The Biden administration plans to start distributing next week millions of N95 masks, like the one nurse Lindsay Bowker is shown wearing in Kirkland, Wash. The Biden administration plans to distribute 400 million high-quality masks to Americans for free starting next week in the hopes of offering better protection against the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, the White House announced …

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 …

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 …

CDC encourages more Americans to consider N95 masks
2 years, 11 months ago

CDC encourages more Americans to consider N95 masks

LA Times  

Registered nurse Scott McGieson wears an N95 mask as he walks out of a patient’s room in the acute care unit of Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Friday. U.S. health officials on Friday encouraged more Americans to wear the kind of N95 or KN95 masks used by healthcare workers to slow the spread of the coronavirus. In updated guidance …

Ready for an N95? Here's how to find a high-quality one that fits you well
2 years, 11 months ago

Ready for an N95? Here's how to find a high-quality one that fits you well

NPR  

Ready for an N95? Here's how to find a high-quality one that fits you well Enlarge this image toggle caption Jennifer Swanson/NPR Jennifer Swanson/NPR After months of public health experts urging Americans to start wearing higher-quality masks, the Biden administration announced they're sending free ones to pharmacies and community health centers in the near future. Sponsor Message Some American consumers …

Biden says his administration will make free high-quality face masks available to all Americans
2 years, 11 months ago

Biden says his administration will make free high-quality face masks available to all Americans

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Joe Biden on Thursday announced his administration would make “high-quality masks” available to Americans for free, as the US struggles to contain the new surge of the Omicron variant and hospitalizations from Covid-19 reach new highs. “I know we all wish could finally be done with wearing masks, I get it, but they are a really …

Here's what you need to know about high-filtration masks and where to get them
2 years, 11 months ago

Here's what you need to know about high-filtration masks and where to get them

NPR  

Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images / Getty Images North America Maryland Cremation Services transporter Morgan Dean-McMillan adjusts her N95 face mask in May 2020 in Silver Spring, Md. Experts say it's time to trade in your cloth face coverings for high-quality filtration masks, like N95s, KN95s and KF94s. N95 masks N95 masks and similar respirators offer way more protection than cloth masks, …

'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 …

The best masks to ward off Omicron
2 years, 11 months ago

The best masks to ward off Omicron

The Hindu  

COVID-19 is an airborne disease, and Omicron is the most contagious variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus so far. If the uninfected person wears a mask, that reduces the total number of particles that they inhale and therefore reduces the risk to them from the infected person. A cloth mask reduces some emissions from an infected person’s nose and mouth but …

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 …

Where To Buy N95 And KN95 Masks That Aren't Counterfeit
3 years ago

Where To Buy N95 And KN95 Masks That Aren't Counterfeit

Huff Post  

Since the pandemic started, our lives have changed, adjusted and readjusted. “It’s estimated to be three times more transmissible than the delta variant,” she said, referring to the variant that was previously the most more prevalent in the U.S. “If we can upgrade our masks, it may help with that.” You can do so by double masking or by wearing …

What’s the latest advice on the type of mask I should wear?
3 years, 2 months ago

What’s the latest advice on the type of mask I should wear?

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — What’s the latest advice on the type of mask I should wear? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top. If you want added protection, experts also suggest wearing two masks or pairing them with …

New CDC guidelines set off rush to reimpose mask mandates in US
3 years, 5 months ago

New CDC guidelines set off rush to reimpose mask mandates in US

Hindustan Times  

States and businesses scrambled Wednesday to change course after the federal government issued new guidance calling for the return of mask wearing in virus hot spots amid a dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations nationwide. “If they do, that’s the protection.” The CDC's new guidance applies to places with at least 50 new cases per 100,000 people in the …

CDC changes course on indoor masks in some parts of the US
3 years, 5 months ago

CDC changes course on indoor masks in some parts of the US

Associated Press  

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed course Tuesday on some masking guidelines, recommending that even vaccinated people return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the delta variant of the coronavirus is fueling infection surges. Citing new information about the variant’s ability to spread among vaccinated people, the CDC also recommended indoor masks for all …

CDC recommends masks indoors in U.S. where cases are surging
3 years, 5 months ago

CDC recommends masks indoors in U.S. where cases are surging

LA Times  

The CDC is expected to recommend that even vaccinated people wear masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the coronavirus is surging. For the record: An earlier version of this article said the CDC’s new indoor mask guidance applied to counties where infection rates surpass 50 new cases per day per 100,000 residents. She cited “new science” showing that …

COVID-19: Know which mask is right for you; how to wear N95 mask in 6 easy steps
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19: Know which mask is right for you; how to wear N95 mask in 6 easy steps

India Today  

Face masks have gained popularity and have become extremely important for people around the globe during pandemic hours. It is better to stay home and reduce physical interactions, but if you must leave for essentials, you should take proper precautions and wear the right mask which suits your face design. One is a surgical mask, the other one is a …

Even With The No-Mask Guidance, Some Pockets Of The U.S. Aren't Ready To Let Go
3 years, 7 months ago

Even With The No-Mask Guidance, Some Pockets Of The U.S. Aren't Ready To Let Go

NPR  

Even With The No-Mask Guidance, Some Pockets Of The U.S. Aren't Ready To Let Go Enlarge this image toggle caption Nathan Howard/Getty Images Nathan Howard/Getty Images As more states shed their universal mask mandates for those who are vaccinated, many Americans are weighing how much faith to put in the new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …

Many experts say to keep masks on, as pushback to CDC guidance intensifies
3 years, 7 months ago

Many experts say to keep masks on, as pushback to CDC guidance intensifies

LA Times  

A masked couple embrace on the escalator while shopping at South Coast Plaza on Thursday in Costa Mesa. A growing number of health experts vaccinated against COVID-19 said they’d keep their masks on in public settings as federal officials acknowledged that new relaxed mask recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention needed clarification. Dr. Monica Gandhi, infectious …

New face mask guidelines: Dr. Sanjay Gupta says the CDC ‘made a critical error’
3 years, 7 months ago

New face mask guidelines: Dr. Sanjay Gupta says the CDC ‘made a critical error’

CNN  

New York CNN — Last week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised that fully vaccinated people can be indoors and outdoors without wearing masks except when in health care settings, on public transportation, or in specified areas where masks are required. When CNN’s chief media correspondent Brian Stelter asked about the press’ role in covering the return …

HOW AMERICA FLIP-FLOPPED ON FACE MASKS FOR COVID-19
3 years, 7 months ago

HOW AMERICA FLIP-FLOPPED ON FACE MASKS FOR COVID-19

Daily Mail  

DECEMBER 31 2019: Officials in Wuhan, in China's Hubei Province identify a cluster of pneumonia cases from an unknown cause. JULY 11 2020: Former President Trump was seen wearing a face mask for the first time while visiting wounded warriors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington, DC. APRIL 6 2021: CDC updates guidance to say that wearing …

CDC Issues New Recommendations On Face Coverings
3 years, 8 months ago

CDC Issues New Recommendations On Face Coverings

NPR  

CDC Issues New Recommendations On Face Coverings The CDC says fully vaccinated people don't need to wear masks in most outdoor settings. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: The CDC announced yesterday that if you are fully vaccinated, you may take off your mask in many outdoor settings. Well, there are a bunch of activities and settings where the agency says it's OK …

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