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Face masks and Covid-19 prevention
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington (US), January 12 (ANI): Researchers reviewing evidence for the effectiveness of mask usage in preventing Covid-19 transmission, have found that in conjunction with hygiene, distancing, and contact tracing, mask-wearing, particularly by infectious individuals, can substantially red
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Mask not mandatory if person is alone in a vehicle: MoHFW to Delhi HC
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 9 (ANI): The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India has informed Delhi High Court that it has not issued any guidelines directing people to wear a mask while travelling alone in a vehicle.
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Ind vs Aus: Fans at SCG must wear masks at all times
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], January 6 (ANI): New South Wales government on Wednesday made the wearing of face masks mandatory at all times for the crowd in the upcoming Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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Coronavirus can be transiently air-borne but preventive measures can keep
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 6 (ANI): The virus can be transiently air-borne but preventive measures like wearing masks can keep one safe, said a study on the air-borne nature of coronavirus.
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Masks, Hand Sanitizers and Vaccines May be Protective but Insufficient
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 4 (ANI/NewsVoir): The Governments in several countries have made it clear that failure to wear face masks will result in the public being faced with hefty fines. The concept that a mask can prevent the spread of COVID-19 continues to remain debatable. De
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Masks probably may never even go, says ICMR chief Balram Bhargava
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 3 (ANI): Hours after two vaccines were approved under restricted use and emergency use authorisation by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Dr Balram Bhargava, Director General of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), on Sunday said masks may never g
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Face masks to be mandatory in Sydney as Aussie states concerned by linked
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], January 2 (ANI/Xinhua): Wearing face masks will be mandatory in Australia's biggest city of Sydney as locally acquired COVID cases continue to grow.
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Canada-based Philanthropist-Entrepreneur Bob Beri Believes In Working For
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 29 (ANI/ PNN): Bob Beri, Founder-CEO of RAB Logistics LTD, is a constant learner & a doer in life. As one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Canadian Service Industry, he is known for his conscientious approach to life. Bob has worked hard to b
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Study reveals how masks disrupt facial perception
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Beer-Sheva [Israel], December 26 (ANI): A new study suggests that it may be difficult to recognize familiar faces when people wear surgical masks to help them protect against COVID-19.
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Study reveals disposable surgical masks have best acoustic effect on speec
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 26 (ANI): A new study has evaluated the acoustic effects that face masks have on speech. The team of researchers tested disposable surgical masks, masks with a clear plastic window around the mouth, medical masks, along with homemade and store-bought cloth masks whi
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New COVID-19 strain: Hyderabad starts 'Wear a Mask campaign'
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 24 (ANI): Telangana organised 'Wear a Mask' campaign in Hyderabad to distribute free masks to the public days after the new strain of coronavirus found in the UK, said G Kishan Reddy Minister of State Home Affairs on Thursday.
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Study finds masks not enough to stop COVID-19's spread without distancing
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 23 (ANI): Simply wearing a mask may not be enough to prevent the spread of COVID-19 without social distancing, suggest the findings of a new study.
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