In a study that has not yet been peer-reviewed or accepted for publication, researchers at Bristol University in the U.K. have found evidence that suggests the SARS-CoV-2 virus becomes less infectious within five minutes ...
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Jan 13, 2022
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(HealthDay)—A program to offer high-quality face masks to Americans is being weighed by the Biden administration as a way to help slow the spread of the highly transmissible Omicron variant.
Jan 13, 2022
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The effectiveness of face masks has been a hotly debated topic since the emergence of COVID-19. However, a new study by researchers at the University of Central Florida offers more evidence that they work.
Jan 12, 2022
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Northwestern University engineers have developed a new smart sensor platform for face masks that they are calling a "Fitbit for the face."
Jan 12, 2022
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People hitting the gym during the pandemic are adjusting to a new normal of exercising while wearing a face covering. While some might feel discomfort in a mask during a workout, a physical therapist at Baylor College of ...
Jan 12, 2022
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As health experts learn more about the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 vaccines, guidance for individuals who test positive for the disease has evolved.
Jan 11, 2022
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UConn Today sat down with Dr. Kevin Dieckhaus, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at UConn Health, to find out the latest information about COVID-19, the rising omicron variant, and the latest precautions you should ...
Jan 10, 2022
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Governments need to be careful about the messaging around compulsory mask wearing to ensure the policy is fully effective, say researchers.
Jan 10, 2022
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Entering a third year of the COVID-19 pandemic and the latest infection surge nationwide comes with many challenges. One of those is for a continued adequate supply of masks, including the often used N95 respirator masks ...
Jan 6, 2022
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