However, a study across the US suggested states where the fewest people wore masks had the highest numbers of Covid cases – after adjusting for factors such as the population’s health, wealth and age – regardless of what the law actually said about wearing a face covering. Source link
Andy Byford, London’s Transport Commissioner, said: “The transport network is cleaner than ever, with an enhanced cleaning regime, hospital grade cleaning products, widely-available hand sanitizer and UV light fittings on escalator handrails to kill viruses. Source link
England is moving from “you must” wear a mask to “you are expected to”, the vaccines minister says. Source link
June 25, 2021 – When the CDC announced in May that fully vaccinated Americans can largely ditch their masks, many of us were eager to shed those familiar pieces of cloth we had been wearing for more than a year. And yet, it seems some people are not ready to let it go. … Read more
By Cara MurezHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Public health precautions meant to reduce the spread of COVID-19 may have had an unintended but happy side effect. They may also have benefited individuals who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study. During the pandemic, admissions for COPD flare-ups … Read more
Highlights: Be smart. Only travel lif it makes sense for your situation. Domestic may be safer than international. Driving may be safer than flying. Get fully vaccinated. June 11, 2021 — In normal times, summer travel is all about unwinding, spending time outdoors, and putting most cares aside, … Read more
In most cases, Indian restaurants have been delivering food to home. Sitting in a closed indoor space and taking without masks pose a risk of Covid-19 transmission. This is something we all have known. Now this can be problematic when it comes to bars and restaurants because people sitting together do take their masks off, … Read more
May 27, 2021 — The CDC’s new, more relaxed mask guidance for fully vaccinated people was met with joy and relief by many U.S. residents. But the May 13 announcement has the medical community divided on whether it was the right move, according to new WebMD/Medscape poll results. Out of 660 U.S. doctors surveyed, … Read more
More research needs to be done into effective clear masks to help deaf people communicate during the pandemic, according to a campaigner. Melissa Julings, 35, from Norwich, said the wearing of masks had left deaf people feeling “isolated” and “lost” throughout the past year. The government is due to review face coverings before 21 June, … Read more
May 17, 2021 — To some a walk-back, to others a clarification, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, said people need to be “honest with themselves” when it comes to wearing a mask after the agency’s new guidance announced last week. Walensky made a number of appearances on Sunday morning talk shows to defend the … Read more