As new, more transmissible variants of the coronavirus spread, experts say it's time to consider using a medical-grade respirator, or wearing a surgical and cloth mask together.
Feb 9, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on higher education—shifting classes online, canceling events, and putting financial strain on institutions.
Feb 3, 2021
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A newly released Virginia Tech study examining the efficacy of common face coverings may help a concerned public breathe a sigh of relief.
Nov 24, 2020
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Ultraviolet light is a form of radiation that can be used for sterilization and disinfection. With schools and offices beginning to meet in-person again despite little change in the rate of COVID-19 infections, easy, low-cost ...
Oct 28, 2020
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When COVID-19 first began to spread, health officials were initially concerned with the transmission of droplets. These larger particles from the mouths of infected people generally travel less than six feet, hence the social ...
Sep 9, 2020
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New York City residents are four times more likely to choose a store where shoppers respect 6 feet of distancing as opposed to one where no one is social distancing, according to an experiment Cornell researchers conducted ...
Aug 11, 2020
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If you are reading this in the United States, you're probably dwelling on the great mask debate—not about whether to mask on (definitely do it), but instead about how to make a mask that works.
Jul 30, 2020
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N95 respirator masks that protect healthcare workers and patients from COVID-19 continue to be a valued but finite commodity—forcing some medical facilities to disinfect and reuse them, as well as go outside their normal, ...
Jul 30, 2020
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At a time when hospitals are running low on personal protective equipment, a Yale-built system that tests non-certified respirators and masks has opened up valuable new options for healthcare workers.
May 11, 2020
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As state leaders and public health officials weigh options to reopen businesses and ease social distancing guidelines, scientists have launched studies tackling two key factors for determining next steps. Researchers at the ...
May 8, 2020
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