Bay Area says masks with valves are not acceptable face protection amid the coronavirus pandemic because they allow your breath to escape and endanger those around you Six counties in the San Francisco Bay Area have required residents to wear face coverings in public during the coronavirus pandemic Officials say N-95 respirators with one-way valves that … Read more
Three major European airlines have made it compulsory for all passengers to wear face masks during flights in response to the coronavirus crisis. Air France and KLM say they will be telling customers to wear a mask throughout their journey from next Monday (May 11). German airline Lufthansa brought in the new rule yesterday (May … Read more
Italy will be hit by a more deadly second coronavirus wave as it eases lockdown, according to a sobering report from Imperial College London. Researchers modelled how the virus would spread in three scenarios – if the nation stayed in quarantine or if Italians increased their movements by 20 per cent and 40 per cent. … Read more
Pressure today mounted on ministers to make a formal face masks announcement after an expert panel ruled they can curb the spread of the coronavirus. Top experts from the prestigious Royal Society concluded that masks – even home-made ones – can reduce the transmission of the deadly infection. In evidence given to Number 10’s Scientific Advisory … Read more
Ariel Winter models fitted sweats with a T-shirt that says ‘Be a nice human’ along with her face mask as she takes her dog to the vet By Dan Heching For Dailymail.com Published: 05:41 BST, 5 May 2020 | Updated: 08:22 BST, 5 May 2020 Ariel Winter was seen running an essential errand on Monday … Read more
Frequent handwashing and social distancing are known to reduce the spread of infection. But could gadgets — such as a prong for flushing loos and covers for keyboards — help too? ADRIAN MONTI asked experts to review a selection; we then rated them. Hygienehook, £14.99, hygienehook.co.uk HOOK TO OPEN DOORS Hygienehook, £14.99, hygienehook.co.uk CLAIM: This … Read more
United Airlines becomes the first major U.S carrier to require all flight attendants to wear face masks during the coronavirus crisis United said the ‘proactive and aggressive’ measure is to keep everyone safe The carrier stressed it has enough masks to ensure crew have one mask per day Alternatively, flight attendants can wear a cloth face … Read more
Travel firms that have failed to refund customers for holidays cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis could face legal action, it was announced today. Holiday providers could be taken to court by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) after it was revealed thousands of British holidaymakers are owed a total of £7billion from companies refusing … Read more
Uber will require all drivers and riders to wear face masks in the wake of the coronavirus crisis and is developing technology to ensure they are obeying the rules Uber reportedly approved the feature last week to ensure masks are worn It will force both drivers and passengers to verify they are covering their mouths It is expected … Read more
Millions of travellers owed refunds for cancelled flights face months of chaos amid a crisis in the airline industry. Carriers and tour operators owe an estimated £7billion to holidaymakers whose trips have been ruined by the pandemic. Under EU laws, customers should get their money back within seven days. However, the number of cancelled trips … Read more