“My mask protects you and your mask protects me,” we are told. But to what extent does a cloth mask also protect you from the novel coronavirus? The evidence is a lot less clear, experts tell Global ...
Face masks can help to reduce transmission of respiratory viruses such as influenza, according to experts and medical ...
Public health messaging over face masks changed again this week when the U.S.-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance to say face coverings can help protect the ...
Health officials continue to provide best practices on how to protect ourselves from COVID-19. New research shows the latest mask efficacy. To be fair to health officials, they are only providing the ...
In the aftermath of the SARS outbreak in 2003, the Public Health Agency of Canada asked a panel of medical experts for guidance on how flu is transmitted and how best to protect against infection. An ...
With surging pollution, masks provide a protective layer against the harms. While N95 masks are the gold standard for ...
Felix Li is a retired public health specialist and epidemiologist. Dr. Li has more than 30 years of experience, including 23 with the Public Health Agency of Canada, where he actively participated in ...
Canadians need a mask that can both protects their health and stand up to the rigors of real life You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. As masks ...
Wearing a mask not only protects those in close proximity of the mask wearer from the novel coronavirus, but can also protect the wearer themselves, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
Though mask restrictions are easing across the country (and around the world), officials say you shouldn’t be taking off your masks just yet, especially if you’re in crowded places or starting to ...
People wear face masks as they walk through a shopping mall in Montreal, Saturday, July 18, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. The wearing of masks or protective ...