Traditional face masks, including N95s and KN95s, offer protection against illness and infection but must be disposed of once they come in contact with viruses, thus generating significant plastic waste. Researchers have developed a simple method that would give N95 face masks antiviral and antibacterial properties, which could allow them to be worn for longer …

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For a study, researchers sought to compare the area of artifacts observed in optical OCT-A scans with and without face mask wear and see if mask wear interfered with OCT-A vessel density measurements. A total of 64 eyes were studied, including 10 healthy subjects, 4 ocular hypertensive subjects, 8 glaucoma suspects, and 17 glaucoma patients. …

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Health authorities in Cyprus are considering the possibility of reintroducing the mandatory use of face masks in certain sectors to contain the alarmingly-rising spread of Covid-19. This is what Philenews reported on Monday, adding that Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela has already asked experts on coronavirus advising the government to give their views on this promptly. Specifically, he asked whether …

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RAWALPINDI: The Civil Aviation Authority has made the wearing of face masks mandatory on all domestic flights in response to a surge in Covid-19 infection cases. A CAA spokesman said face masks have been made mandatory again on flights within the country with immediate effect as directed by the competent forum. The remaining Covid-19 guidelines …

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MANILA, Philippines — Presidential adviser for entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion, with experts who are part of the advisory group formed to guide the private sector to the new normal, is recommending the continued wearing of face masks, use of hospitalization rates in setting alert levels, and setting a deadline for making COVID-19 vaccines commercially available in …

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Economic and health experts agreed that the country should keep its face mask requirement, use hospital utilization rates for determining alert levels, and set a vaccine deadline to prevent the number of Covid-19 cases in the country from spiking. Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion speaks during the Laging Handa public briefing on Monday, May …

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News / Luzon / Use of face masks still strictly enforced in Baguio Share it! [mashshare] Use of face masks still strictly enforced in Baguio BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong here once again called on residents not to be complacent and keep using face masks due to the resurgence of Covid-19 in this city. …

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Facebook Twitter Pinterest So I know COVID numbers are up and then back down and we all have pandemic fatigue. Many of us were hoping to ditch the masks and return to seeing others faces once again. But, COVID, like life, is unpredictable and there are still places and occasions when you’ll need a face …

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Face mask mandates have been dropped pretty much everywhere in Toronto, and it’s rare to see someone wearing one as you walk down the street these days. Of course, wearing one is a totally personal choice, but people have taken to Reddit to discuss whether wearing one can now actually somehow be perceived as “arrogant.” …

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