DETROIT – What is the correct way to wear a mask to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19)? Many people wear it under the nose, but does that frustrate the purpose of wearing a mask? While the masks protect the COVID-19 user to some degree, their primary purpose is …
Read More »A day in the life of a COVID-19 contact tracer
Tracking contacts is considered a critical tool in the fight to contain coronavirus, but what is it like to get the job done? While medical personnel are working to save COVID-19 lives, it is the contact trackers that can actually stop the spread. READ: ‘Answer the phone’: Michigan health officials …
Read More »Colorado Governor issues mask mandate statewide
Colorado government Jared PolisJared Schutz, governor of PolisColorado, says “you are a selfish bastard” if you refuse to wear a mask. Protesters surround the Aurora police compound after photos of officers emerge mocking the death of Elijah McClain. Officer involved in taking photos mocking Elijah McClain resigns MORE (D) issued …
Read More »How a beauty salon demonstrates the difference masks make in the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19)
DETROIT – Many people have wondered how effective cloth coronavirus masks can really be (COVID-19). Health officials say a beauty salon demonstrates exactly how important they are in the fight. Beauty salons were among the last businesses to reopen in Michigan due to concerns about prolonged close contact between stylists …
Read More »What types of masks are best for preventing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19)?
DETROIT – Public health officials strongly recommend the use of facial coatings to decrease the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), but not all masks are created equal. To demonstrate the differences between the masks, researchers at the Florida Atlantic University College of Engineering and Computer Science created a visual simulation. …
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