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What would be the alternative to foggy glasses, and being a hot sweaty mess under the face mask? More and more experts are suggesting Face Shields as an alternative. In a recent study, ClevelandClinic.org is breaking down on the cons and pros of each. During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, people commented that face…
Infectious disease associate, Dr. Amesh Adalja from the John Hopkins University prefers a face shield as a preferred face-covering over a home-made mask or surgical mask. “Not only does face shield cover your mouth and your nose it covers your eyes. We know eyes are an important route of infection,” says Adalja. “We also know that people…
The face shields, already worn by some medical professionals, could be as effective as cloth masks in preventing the spread of covid-19. As we know there is an alternative to the face masks that have become a part of life in the age of the coronavirus pandemic: A clear plastic face shield that — if…
Tiverton is getting closer to submitting its plans for in-school, partial in-school, and distance learning to the state Department of Education which will decide which plan they’ll follow when school opens Aug. 31. “Parents will have the option to keep their children home if they do not feel comfortable sending them to school because distance…
KPRC 2 Houston Texas asked Alison Haddock, MD, with Baylor College of Medicine for her advice and view on face shields. “I think face shields are a good alternative to masks in a situation and for people for whom masks might be a bit of a challenge,” Haddock explained. “Especially for people who may have…
While some scientists and infectious disease experts argue face shields are enough in the community settings, others advise for wearing both the shield and a mask until more research is available. In some countries, for example in China and South Korea, preferable personal protective equipment is starting to change from face masks to face shields.…