Because barbers and stylists closely interact with their customers, this extra safety measure is essential,” Bello said in a press release. “We want to do everything we can to ensure this industry is able to reopen safely, keeping people healthy and preventing the further spread of COVID-19 in our community.” Officials say the face shields…
What Experts Say
New health order requires face shields for restaurant servers
A health order that went into effect Friday night requires servers in restaurants in Long Beach as well as all of LA County to wear both cloth face coverings and face shields in order to maximize protection for both the employee and patrons. “Generally, a person wears a mask to protect others, but these face shields are…
Face Shields May Be Next Step to Prevent COVID
Face masks have become commonplace in the effort to combat COVID-19, but some doctors say it is time to take protection a step further and try full face shields as restrictions slowly begin to loosen. “Face shields appear to have a number of advantages: They’re easy to wear correctly and good at blocking droplets,” says…
Is a Face Shield Better Protection Against the Coronavirus Than a Face Mask?
For many of us, it’s now standard to don a face mask to go to the grocery store, the pharmacy, or on public transportation. But some people are wearing another type of face covering—a clear plastic shield that covers their entire face known as a face shield. In April, to help slow the spread of the…
Face Shields vs. Face Masks: Take your pick
To protect yourself from getting coronavirus, some would argue that a face mask would be your best protection, but experts say a face shield offers more protection. “I do believe face shields offer a bit more protection than a mask. I think right now, wearing a face shield and a mask underneath is probably overkill,”…
Can Face Shields Help Prevent COVID-19? Here’s How They Compare to Face Masks
Face shields are a layer of clear plastic that is fastened at the forehead head-band style. The actual plastic covers your entire face and usually extends below your chin, says William Schaffner, M.D., an infectious disease specialist and professor at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. “A face shield provides a barrier for anything going out,…