Cotton face masks are more effective against Covid-19 than synthetic coverings as the humidity in your BREATH helps the fabric to trap particles, study finds Cotton masks get better at filtering out particles when exposed to humid breath The fibres absorb water and improve filtration by between 12 and 45 per cent Cotton masks are better at filtering … Read more
Schools are at risk of succumbing to ‘mask anarchy’ because of weak rules about the use of face coverings, ministers were warned today. Secondary school pupils have been told to cover their faces in classes when they return to lessons from Monday. But the rule change – which has sparked some controversy among parents – … Read more
Will Ferrell went back to work under the latest COVID-19 filming regulations this week. The 53-year-old funnyman was spotted heading to the set of his new Apple TV+ series The Shrink Next Door. The Old School actor was joined by his co-stars Paul Rudd and Casey Wilson as the group donned face coverings on the Los … Read more
The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week, he offers advice on holiday destinations that don’t require travellers to wear a mask, getting a refund on a Virgin Atlantic flight and more. Q. I had Covid-19 eight months ago and am fully recovered. As I have breathing problems, masks are … Read more
Questions have risen over a new study that claims neck gaiters do help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. Researchers from the University of Georgia (UGA) found that the popular face coverings provided up to a 96 percent reduction in respiratory droplets compared to no mask at all. Previous studies have disputed the effectiveness … Read more
British anti-maskers spark anger by boasting about refusing to wear face coverings on flight home from anti-lockdown protest in Berlin ‘due to medical exemptions’ after stand-off with ‘Nazi police’ Charisse Burchett tweeted the image after winning a ‘stand off’ with airport staff Charisse was travelling on a flight with two women from Berlin to the … Read more
British anti-maskers are labelled ’embarrassing’ for boasting about refusing to wear face coverings on a flight home from anti-lockdown protest in Berlin Charisse Burchett tweeted the image after winning a ‘stand off’ with airport staff Charisse was travelling on a flight with two women from Berlin to the UK Many Twitter users were outraged at … Read more
The evidence on face coverings ‘is not very strong in either direction’, England’s deputy chief medical officer has said, leaving Britons confused once again over experts’ changing attitudes to masks. Government guidance released late last night ahead of the return of children to classes next week said teachers and students may need to wear face … Read more
Are patterned masks making coronavirus trendy? Wearing funky face coverings could make them fashionable and the new normal, campaigner warns Patterned masks may make coronavirus trendy, Dame Helena Morrissey claimed The financier and campaigner said she has stopped wearing ‘fashionable’ masks She believes it will make the ‘unusual’ pandemic times become the new normal Celebrities … Read more
With many European kings and queens having donned face masks for in-person engagements since the easing of lockdown in their countries, members of the British royal households are yet to be seen in a face covering. Prince Charles, 71, and Camilla, 72, chose not to wear masks while venturing out for a three day tour … Read more