Face Masks

Tamil Nadu makes face-mask mandatory, violators to cough up Rs 500 as COVID-19 cases rise

The decision to collect a fine of Rs 500 from members of the public was in the backdrop of laxity shown among people in adhering to covid-19 protocols while in public places, Principal Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan said.

COVID-19: Too early, say experts as states across India ease mask mandate

The promotion of voluntary wearing of masks in public places can help reduce inhalation of dust and other respiratory transmitted agents, including TB bacilli, flu virus, other respiratory viruses said virologist T Jacob John

How many times should you reuse an N95 mask? Here's what to keep in mind

The amount of time the mask is worn is more important than how frequently it's worn

UK lifts COVID restrictions: Face masks no longer mandatory, COVID-19 passports to be dropped

Britain has the second-worst pandemic death toll in Europe after Russia, with over 153,000 confirmed virus-related deaths

COVID-19: Mask wearing, social-distancing practices declining among public, finds pan-India survey

The report suggested the need for awareness creation and ensuring compliance in Tier-3, 4 towns and rural districts where, in some cases, compliance was at near-zero levels

Railways to extend Rs 500 penalty for not wearing face masks

According to an order issued by the board, the penalty was supposed to be in place till September but has now been extended for another six months.

Elderly with hearing difficulties experienced memory loss, loneliness during COVID-19 lockdown

Face masks act as a barrier to communication and are problematic for people with hearing loss who also rely on lip-reading and facial expression.

With iOS 14.5, mask-wearers will be able to unlock their iPhone using Apple Watch

For the update, the iPhone would use the Apple Watch to unlock an iPhone when Face ID detects a face with a mask.

COVID-19 prevention: Face 'mask brackets' are becoming popular, but here is what you should know before ordering one

A mask bracket is a cage-like frame that is designed in the shape of a mask. This is to be worn underneath a mask to hold the shape of the mask and be a barrier between it and the face

ICMR's second sero-survey shows India far from achieving herd immunity against COVID-19, says Harsh Vardhan

The health minister also said that the medical research body was investigating cases of coronavirus reinfection, but added that the number of such cases is negligible