While any face covering is better than nothing, clear plastic shields and masks with exhale valves allow large plumes of particles to escape and may also expose the wearer to more germs. By Tara ...

Cases of COVID-19 are surging across the country, making it incredibly apparent that we should be doing everything we can to try to control the spread of the virus. That means practicing social ...

With all the safety precautions you’ve already been taking (from wearing a cloth mask to simply staying home), we suggest adding this extra layer of security, which can help further protect you and ...

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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Face shields alone provide only minimal protection from coronavirus particles, UCLA researchers found, but combining shields with a mask can be fairly effective at blocking ...

Editor’s note: As we will report below, experts agree that face shields — and face masks — do not replace or relieve the need to wash your hands and social distance, and they absolutely do not alone ...

Cities across the U.S. are requiring residents to don cloth face masks in public to help prevent coronavirus transmission, but the coverings aren’t always comfortable. Masks can be hot, especially ...

Face coverings are becoming de rigueur. We’re seeing them everywhere and not just as optional PPE — often they’re required. The surgical and cotton masks being sold by everyone from pharmacies to high ...

Face shields and masks with exhalation valves were found to be less effective at protecting others from the coronavirus than normal face coverings, according to a study on Tuesday. New research, ...

KATHMANDU, NEPAL - 2020/06/25: A female passenger in an aircraft of Buddha Air wearing a face mask and shield during a mock safety drill to make necessary preparations for the resumption of domestic ...