Science is clear on the efficacy of face masks — it's proven to slow the spread of COVID-19. But what of face shields? You’ve probably seen someone wearing one in your neighborhood. It’s basically an ...

HAMDEN — Dr. Daniel Barron is stepping in to help fill medical workers’ need for face masks. Accompanied by his wife, Dr. Kristin Budde, and their 2½-year-old assistant, Everett, Barron, a resident in ...

Face masks are one of the essential tools we can use to keep each other safe as things reopen. But what about face shields? These are clear plastic and provide a splash-proof barrier for your face.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, many are wondering what they can do to protect themselves when out of the house. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continue to emphasize the ...

There’s no question that face masks help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, not to mention the flu, the common cold, various adenoviruses and so on. But what about plastic face shields? Are ...

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If CDC guidelines aren't enough to convince you that face shields alone shouldn't be used to stop the spread of COVID-19, then maybe a new visualization study will. Researchers simulated coughing and ...

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Science is clear on the efficacy of face masks — it’s proven to slow the spread of COVID-19. But what of face shields? You’ve probably seen someone wearing one in your neighborhood. It’s basically an ...

If the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines aren't enough to convince you that face shields alone shouldn't be used to stop the spread of COVID-19, then maybe a ...