Masks
- Health
Study finds face masks cut distance airborne pathogens could travel in half
Florida: A study has found that face masks reduce the distance airborne pathogens could travel, when speaking or coughing, by more than half compared to not wearing a mask. The research has…
- Health
Omicron: How to prevent infection?
New Delhi: Even as India is seeing a steep rise in Covid cases driven by infections caused by the Omicron variant, there’s an urgent need to scale up preventive measures such as…
- India
Use high-quality N95 masks amid rise in Omicron cases: Experts
Amid the sharp rise of Omicron cases across the globe, medical experts suggest a “mask upgrade” and ditching cloth face masks for high-quality N95, KN95, and FFP2 masks that offer more protection…
- Technology
Apple testing new iPhone 13 face ID that works with masks, misty glasses: Report
Hyderabad: According to a source, Apple is now testing a new Face ID hardware for the iPhone 13 series that will operate with face masks and even misty glasses. The selfie camera is reported to be positioned differently in…
- World
Sydney lockdown extended, masks required outside
Sydney: A lockdown in Australia’s largest city was extended through September and tougher measures to curb the coronavirus’s delta variant were imposed Friday, including a curfew and a mask mandate outdoors. New South…
- Offbeat
Flower, designer, Halloween-themed.. creative masks steal show!
Being under lockdown has given everyone a chance to try something different and people have used this opportunity to bring out their creativity and passion into something new every day. As masks…
- Technology
Google Meet adds fun filters and masks on iOS, Android
San Francisco: Google has rolled out an update for the video calling app, Meet, that could make personal calls more enjoyable. The Meet app for Android and iOS now has filters and masks…
- Health
Is it okay to wear N95, cloth masks during peak exercise?
New York: Desperate to hit the gym, but worried about working out with masks? Wearing masks, both N95 and cloth mask, while exercising is safe and effective, suggests a study. Wearing a mask…
- India
It’s time people start wearing masks inside their homes as well: Union Health Ministry
New Delhi: As India grappled with a raging second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, the government on Sunday sought to allay people’s fears, saying unnecessary panic is causing more harm than good.…
- India
‘Longer lockdown only tool to break the chain of transmission’
New Delhi: As India reported its highest-ever single-day spike of COVID-19 cases with over 2.34 lakh new cases and more than 1,300 deaths on Saturday, Dr Shyam Agrawal of Delhi’s Sir Gangaram…
- World
COVID-19: Wearing two masks doubles protection
New York: Scientists now report that wearing two face coverings can nearly double the effectiveness of filtering out SARS-CoV-2-sized particles, preventing them from reaching the wearer’s nose and mouth and causing COVID-19. The…
- India
Over 1,700 test positive for COVID-19 in Kumbh Mela over 5-day period
Rishikesh: A total of 1,701 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Haridwar Kumbh Mela area from April 10 to 14 confirming fears that one of the world’s largest religious gatherings…
- Hyderabad
Health expert advises people to wear double masks in public places
Hyderabad: In view of the second wave of Covid-19 in Telangana, it has been seen that people are taking extra preventive measures. As the wave is proving to be more dangerous, health…
- India
At Kumbh Mela, 102 devotees test positive for COVID-19
Haridwar: Amid concerns that lakhs of people present at the Kumbh Mela would turn the holy congregation into a super spreader, as many as 102 people were tested positive for COVID-19 between…
- Hyderabad
KCR asks police to fine those not wearing masks
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Thursday said a person not wearing a mask in public will be fined Rs 1,000 and asked the police strictly enforce mask-on rule. The Chief…
