The nations of the European Union launched a coordinated effort on Sunday to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to the most vulnerable among the bloc’s nearly 450 million inhabitants, marking a moment of hope in the continent’s battle against the worst crisis in public health in a century. Healthcare workers, the …
Read More »You may be more at risk from repurposed face masks than not wearing one, study finds
With face masks becoming one of the most prominent shields to keep coronavirus at bay, wearing one has become a must all over the world. Doctors insist on it to protect themselves from the virus, and governments are imposing heavy fines on those who break the rules. As such, it …
Read More »Van Heusen to use inStem’s antiviral mask technology in push to make in India
Van Heusen, an Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail clothing brand, has said that they will use inStem antiviral clothing technology for the new face mask line and sportswear lines that will include G99 + antiviral standards. These new sportswear and masks will implement inStem’s G-Fab technology. G-Fab technology is developed …
Read More »‘Free’ mask, 200 rupee fine in Mumbai for Covid-19 rule violation: BMC
To encourage appropriate Covid-19 behavior among Mumbai residents, the city’s civic body has decided to provide ‘free’ masks to those found without a face covering in public and also charge them a fine of Rs 200. Click here for full Covid-19 coverage The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in a statement …
Read More »Free mask and 200 rupee fine for Covid rule breakers
In an attempt to control the coronavirus Rise, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced Sunday that a mask will be provided to people caught without a mask in public places. It is okay not to wear mask in public places in Mumbai it is 200 rupees. However, it is observed that …
Read More »$ 2,000 fine for not wearing mask, says Kejriwal amid Rise of Covid
Delhi Prime Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Thursday that the fine for not wearing a face mask has been increased to ₹2,000 of ₹500 before. Kejriwal’s announcement came at a time when the national capital is witnessing a large increase in new coronavirus cases in the past week. In the …
Read More »Here’s How You Can Buy The Best Face Masks To Protect Yourself Against Pollution
It is AQI 999 in most of Delhi, almost every day. The surrounding areas and indeed most of northern India are not doing much better at the moment. The annual sadness of heavy pollution has landed again in our cities. Various factors, including changes in temperature, wind speed, and wind …
Read More »Viral photo of newborn baby removing mask from doctor’s face is symbol of hope in difficult times
The world is experiencing unprecedented stressful times. With the coronavirus pandemic disrupting life and causing large-scale deaths around the world and no cure in sight, hope is perhaps all that has been driving humanity forward. In such compelling moments, the image of a newborn baby taking off a doctor’s mask …
Read More »Twitter calls Trump a ‘Covidiot’ after video shows him taking off his mask and gasping for breath
United States President Donald Trump was officially discharged from Walter Reed Medical Center following his coronavirus diagnosis and is back in the White House. Upon his return, Trump removed his mask for a photo shoot, even though he was still heavily infected with a highly contagious disease. However, it was …
Read More »Accept the error, will use mask
Madhya Pradesh Interior Minister Narottam Mishra had made the comment on Wednesday. (Proceedings) Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Interior Minister Narottam Mishra, who on Wednesday fueled the controversy with his “I do not wear a mask” comment, said today that he regretted making the comment. “My statement about not wearing a mask …
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