Masks Archives - Top Personal Health

‘Exhaustive’ study shows cloth masks help protect both wearers and those nearby

November 24, 2020 'Exhaustive', and, both, cloth, help, Masks, nearby, protect, shows, study, those, wearers

A newly released Virginia Tech study examining the efficacy of common face coverings may help a concerned public breathe a

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COVID-19 masks FAQ: How can cloth stop a tiny virus? What’s the best fabric? Do they protect the wearer?

October 19, 2020 (COVID-19), A, Best, Can, cloth, do, fabric, FAQ:, How, Masks, protect, Stop, the, They, tiny, virus, wearer?, What's

Face masks reduce the spread of viruses passed on from respiratory secretions. While cloth masks are imperfect, widespread use of

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Most homemade masks are doing a great job, even when we sneeze, study finds

September 18, 2020 A, Are, doing, even, finds, great, Homemade, Job, Masks, Most, sneeze, study, we, when

Studies indicate that homemade masks help combat the spread of viruses like COVID-19 when combined with frequent hand-washing and physical

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Expert’s guidance on non-medical, reusable fabric masks

September 4, 2020 experts, fabric, guidance, Masks, non-medical, on, reusable

The University of Otago’s leading expert on fiber and textile sciences has produced guidance on factors to consider when choosing

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Masks mandates have major impact, study finds

August 5, 2020 finds, Have, impact, major, mandates, Masks, study

Masks reduce the spread of COVID-19. But just how much of an effect do they have? A study co-authored by

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