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COVID-19 Face Masks


  • Wear 2 Masks For Double Protection Against COVID Virus: Scientists

    Wear 2 Masks For Double Protection Against COVID Virus: Scientists

    Wearing a cloth mask over a procedure mask can improve the fitting by eliminating gaps and holding the procedure mask closer to the face. This can nearly double the effectiveness of filtering out SARS-CoV-2-sized particles, according to a new study.

  • Do I need to wear a mask in my car?

    Do I need to wear a mask in my car?

    Many people want to know if it's okay to remove the mask while driving or traveling alone in their own vehicle. Dr. Anoop Mishra, Chairman, Fortis C-DOC, sheds light on this point during TheHealthSite.com Summit 2020.

  • Which masks are best for COVID-19?

    Which masks are best for COVID-19?

    You will find different types of masks in the market cloth masks, surgical masks and N95 masks. Which one should you buy?

  • World Tuberculosis Day: Making masks mandatory can help control both TB and COVID-19

    World Tuberculosis Day: Making masks mandatory can help control both TB and COVID-19

    India contributes more than 25 per cent of the global TB burden. On World Tuberculosis Day, experts have suggested that the measures taken to stop the spread of Covid-19 pandemic, including the mandatory use of face masks, can also help contain TB disease in India.

  • On-spot fine and test for those without masks in Srinagar

    On-spot fine and test for those without masks in Srinagar

    According to official data, Srinagar district witnessed over 64 percent spike in daily COVID-19 infections in a week. The Deputy Commissioner Srinagar said people are violating SOPs, which has led to a rise in infections.

  • Is it safe to wear face mask during vigorous exercise? Here’ what experts say

    Is it safe to wear face mask during vigorous exercise? Here’ what experts say

    The main route of transmission for coronavirus is through droplets in the breath and breathing harder during exercise could likely facilitate transmission, especially indoors, say Italain researcher Dr Elisabetta Salvioni.

  • New COVID-19 strain is here, protect yourself with three layered surgical masks: Experts

    New COVID-19 strain is here, protect yourself with three layered surgical masks: Experts

    Are you looking for the perfect face mask to protect you from coronavirus? Experts have revealed that a three-layered surgical mask can help you stay safe. Read to know what the experts say.

  • Facemask is not just a preventive tool: Humidity in masks can lessen COVID-19 severity too

    Facemask is not just a preventive tool: Humidity in masks can lessen COVID-19 severity too

    Face masks can significantly increase the humidity in the air that the mask-wearer breathes in and this brings down risk of severe COVID-19 disease. Read on to know more.

  • Double-masking can reduce the spread of COVID-19 upto 95%; Here’s the right way to do it

    Double-masking can reduce the spread of COVID-19 upto 95%; Here’s the right way to do it

    When both the exhaling and inhaling heads were double-masked, more than 95 per cent of the particles were blocked, said the CDC's Dr. John Brooks.

  • US Covid-19 death toll could cross 700,000 by June 1, India's toll drops below 2 %

    US Covid-19 death toll could cross 700,000 by June 1, India's toll drops below 2 %

    While Covid-19 cases are declining across the US, experts fear that more contagious coronavirus strains may lead to a resurgence.

  • Wearing face masks consistently may actually boost your mental health and well-being

    Wearing face masks consistently may actually boost your mental health and well-being

    People who wore face masks consistently reported feeling less anxious and lonely, and higher life satisfaction and well-being, according to a study.

  • Face masks made of two layers of woven nylon are ‘most effective against COVID-19’

    Face masks made of two layers of woven nylon are ‘most effective against COVID-19’

    Study reveals that facemasks made of two layers of woven nylon are some of the most effective ones when it snug against the wearer's face. Cotton bandanas folded and worn as bandit style masks are only 49% effective, whereas N95 respirators are 98% protective.

  • Coronavirus: Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a COVID-19 vaccine?

    Coronavirus: Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a COVID-19 vaccine?

    Most infectious disease experts say continuing to wear a mask is strongly encouraged even after you get a COVID-19 vaccine.

  • COVID-19: What happens when a face shield wearer is exposed to an infected person's sneeze

    COVID-19: What happens when a face shield wearer is exposed to an infected person's sneeze

    The effectiveness of face guards in preventing droplets from spreading from an infected person's mouth is limited compared with masks. Wondering why? Read to know more.

  • Taxi or office cab, open the windows opposite to you and the driver to cut COVID-19 risk

    Taxi or office cab, open the windows opposite to you and the driver to cut COVID-19 risk

    Airflow patterns inside a car may worsen or reduce risk of COVID-19 transmission. Opening the window next to you carried a higher exposure risk, compared to putting down the window opposite to you.

  • Avoid wearing face mask halfway: Coronavirus may enter brain via nose

    Avoid wearing face mask halfway: Coronavirus may enter brain via nose

    Some people prefer to wear their masks pulled down covering only their mouth and leaving their nose exposed. But the nose is highly vulnerable to COVID-19 infection, say researchers.

  • COVID-19 pandemic could be eradicated if at least 70% public wore face masks consistently

    COVID-19 pandemic could be eradicated if at least 70% public wore face masks consistently

    Face masks made of hybrid polymer materials could filter particles at high efficiency while simultaneously cooling the face, say experts.

  • Not able to breathe in your mask? Here's how to strengthen your lungs

    Not able to breathe in your mask? Here's how to strengthen your lungs

    Wearing masks is important to reduce the effects of coronavirus. But it can make it difficult for you to breathe properly. Here's how you can strengthen your lungs.

  • 5 Myths about wearing a face mask you should stop believing

    5 Myths about wearing a face mask you should stop believing

    There are several myths surrounding the use of face masks that need to be addressed. Here are 5 misconceptions about face masks you should stop believing.

  • Wearing face masks with valves to protect yourself from COVID-19? Stop now!

    Wearing face masks with valves to protect yourself from COVID-19? Stop now!

    The researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the US created the videos which show airflow patterns through masks with and without exhalation valves.

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