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WHO overturns dogma on airborne disease spread. The CDC might not act on it
7 months, 3 weeks ago

WHO overturns dogma on airborne disease spread. The CDC might not act on it

LA Times  

The World Health Organization has issued a report that transforms how the world understands respiratory infections like COVID-19, influenza, and measles. It prescribes looser-fitting surgical masks rather than N95s for pathogens that “spread predominantly over short distances.” Surgical masks block far fewer airborne virus particles than N95s, which cost roughly 10 times as much. “That is absurd.” KFF Health News …

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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 …

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Op-Ed: Now that the CDC has dropped masking, a plea to doctors and hospitals
2 years, 2 months ago

Op-Ed: Now that the CDC has dropped masking, a plea to doctors and hospitals

LA Times  

With a one-two punch, the Biden administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have tossed tens of millions of Americans at high risk of death and disability from COVID into a sea of contagion without any clear guidance for infection prevention and control. After President Biden’s thoughtless remark that “the pandemic is over,” the CDC announced days later …

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The Best KN95 Face Masks For Kids To Wear Back To School
2 years, 4 months ago

The Best KN95 Face Masks For Kids To Wear Back To School

Huff Post  

Back-to-school season is upon us, and as your little ones prepare to resume their studies, the best way to help protect them from COVID -19 is with a mask or face covering. Despite most U.S. public schools making masking optional this school year, it’s still a good idea to wear one: The new BA.5 subvariant is highly transmissible, infections are …

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How Much Does One-Way Masking Protect You From COVID?
2 years, 10 months ago

How Much Does One-Way Masking Protect You From COVID?

Huff Post  

FotografiaBasica via Getty Images More and more places are dropping their COVID mask mandates. “There is no question that it is more effective for both the individual and for public health for a high fraction of people to wear good masks when they are in shared air spaces indoors,” said Alex Huffman, an aerosol scientist at the University of Denver. …

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COVID conflict: Democratic governors skip ahead of Biden and CDC on easing mask mandates
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID conflict: Democratic governors skip ahead of Biden and CDC on easing mask mandates

LA Times  

Kathy Hochul listens as President Biden speaks during a meeting with the National Governors Assn. “Governors are picking up on a sense that voters simply won’t tolerate mask mandates any longer,” said Julia Lynch, a political scientist at the University of Pennsylvania. The administration continues to recommend indoor masking in areas of high transmission, which, according to White House Press …

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We asked healthcare professionals about their face masks of choice for everyday use
2 years, 10 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 …

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The Best Face Masks For People With Beards And Facial Hair
2 years, 10 months ago

The Best Face Masks For People With Beards And Facial Hair

Huff Post  

Getting vaccinated and consistently wearing a well-fitted mask provides the best protection against COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But when you have a significant amount of facial hair or a beard that you’re not planning to shave anytime soon, finding a mask that fits for protection and comfort is no easy task. Wearing a too-tight …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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13 Good N95, KF94, and KN95 Face Masks to Buy Right Now
2 years, 11 months ago

13 Good N95, KF94, and KN95 Face Masks to Buy Right Now

Wired  

This standard rates masks based on filtration, breathability, and an optional leakage ratio. You may N95 Respirator Face Masks The CDC has a giant list of approved N95 masks. Photograph: Amazon The BOTN KF94 masks only come in large and extra-large for adults, so those with smaller faces should look into the youth size, which also comes in a variety …

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Where To Buy N95 And KN95 Masks That Aren't Counterfeit
2 years, 11 months 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 …

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Cotton masks just fashion statement: Know which mask gives most protection against COVID-19?
2 years, 11 months ago

Cotton masks just fashion statement: Know which mask gives most protection against COVID-19?

India TV News  

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the world badly in the last two years and counting. Health experts have suggested that an effective way to keep oneself safe from the COVID-19 infection is to wear face masks in public places and even indoors. Everyone above the age of 2 can wear a face mask, as per the USA-based public health agency …

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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 …

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Can the same mask used against COVID-19, keep me safe from the wildfire smoke?
3 years, 4 months ago

Can the same mask used against COVID-19, keep me safe from the wildfire smoke?

Firstpost  

Keep your house as protected from smoke as possible by keeping the windows closed and use a portable air cleaner. Research published last week found that weakened immune response caused by exposure to wildfire smoke last summer could be associated with thousands of additional infections and hundreds of deaths from COVID-19. Although smoke exposure and the coronavirus pose similar risks, …

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Dr Fauci says kids will STILL have to wear masks
3 years, 7 months ago

Dr Fauci says kids will STILL have to wear masks

Daily Mail  

Dr Anthony Fauci said that six month-old babies could be getting vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of the year. Dr Anthony Fauci gave his first interview since the mask guidance update on Thursday and told CNN he 'wouldn't want to declare victory prematurely' and it's not over Fauci said kids should wear masks until they can get fully vaccinated. …

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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 …

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Vaccinated people can take off masks indoors, CDC says
3 years, 7 months ago

Vaccinated people can take off masks indoors, CDC says

Daily Mail  

Fully-vaccinated Americans can finally stop wearing their masks almost anywhere - indoors or outdoors, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Thursday. The CDC is expected to update its guidelines for the public to say that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks indoors - except in crowded settings like planes and buses. APRIL 20 2021: …

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US coronavirus: Brazil variant of virus detected in US for first time
3 years, 11 months ago

US coronavirus: Brazil variant of virus detected in US for first time

CNN  

CNN — Even with the number of Covid-19 cases coming down, scientists are worrying about variants of the novel coronavirus – one of which has been detected in the United States for the first time. “We’ve seen what happens in other countries that have actually had coronavirus under relatively good control, then these variants took over and they had explosive …

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COVID-19 pandemic prompts designers to reimagine PPE, make it more effective and accessible
4 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19 pandemic prompts designers to reimagine PPE, make it more effective and accessible

Firstpost  

In March, as Covid-19 cases spiked and supplies of N95 protective masks dwindled at the Bay Area hospital where her brother-in-law works, Megan Duong launched a local search for N95s. It’s now possible to find startups crowdfunding for or selling a silver-plated antimicrobial glove, a facemask hidden in the brim of a hat, and a protective bubble that covers the …

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13 Face Masks We Actually Like to Wear
4 years, 5 months ago

13 Face Masks We Actually Like to Wear

Wired  

Do you wear a face mask or don't you? How We Pick Masks The materials-testing organization ASTM International also recently published the first-ever manufacturing standards on what constitutes a good face covering in a workplace setting. Based on these guidelines, the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health now recommends that if you're going into the office, you use a …

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