If you are not sure if a face mask is worth wearing, or if you need to wear a mask but you are not sure what type, our new research should help you decide. We shoot videos of what happens when you talk, cough, and sneeze in different settings, without …
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If a surgeon came to the operating room wearing a mask they had made that morning with a dish cloth, they would probably be fired. This is because equipment used for important tasks, such as surgery, must be tested and certified to ensure compliance with specific standards. But anyone can …
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Yes, wearing a mask can be uncomfortable or frustrating, especially if you are not used to it. People who wear glasses, who are anxious to breathe properly, or who wear masks for long periods of time face particular challenges. But healthcare workers, who have long worn face masks as part …
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An Oregon county has decided to exempt people of color from its mandatory mask policy, citing the potential for racial profiling. The decision comes as several counties in Oregon have increased facial coverage requirements to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Lincoln County’s general directive requires everyone to wear a …
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[ad_1] As states reopen, governments and businesses ask (and often require) residents to wear face masks. And as we have reported, there are dozens of companies that step in to sell them. But it can be difficult to know what you are getting, if it will be effective and if …
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