You might be wondering, as the smoke from the oak tree fire in Yosemite spreads throughout sections of California and Nevada, whether the COVID-19 masks that are everywhere around you can also protect you from the smoke from the fire. What potentially hazardous implications can smoke from wildfires have? It is possible for the natural […]
The COVID-19 pandemic is not over yet, but as time goes by, scientists are learning more and more about the virus — and the various ways we can prevent it, including new and improved masks. A new membrane-based breathing mask developed by researchers can capture and inactivate sarS-CoV-2 spike proteins upon contact with them. These […]
Until further notice, masks will be mandatory for patients, visitors and employees in all public and patient care areas. The mask policy does not apply to children under the age of two. Ochsner said masks will be provided at the entrance to the facility.Health systems will continue to allow routine visits for COVID-19 negative patients. […]
As data indicates the extremely contagious flu, Los Angeles County is getting ready to adopt new indoor mask regulations starting next week. The BA.5 Omicron subvariant is increasing the incidence of coronavirus illnesses and causing more hospital admissions. A new mask rule would signal a considerable uptick in the reaction to recent subvariables that were […]
There are no stricter requirements, but Australia’s top doctor uses strong language. Amid an increase in novel coronavirus cases in Australia this winter, the country’s top health officer, Paul Kelly, has advocated a reintroduction to anti-coronavirus measures such as face masks. Despite the fact that state governments have yet to reimpose restrictions, health experts are […]
If you’re in the United States and you’re looking to buy an N95 face mask (which covers 95% of your face, as opposed to the 50% covered by regular masks), you may have noticed that there are some cloth masks on the market that cover 100% of your face but are cheaper than the standard […]
How do you get an N95 mask? If you don’t know where to get N95 masks near me, this website will help you find them. We have all the information about getting N95 masks and we are happy to answer any questions that you may have about N95 masks in the comments section below this […]
The rate of transmission of the Novel coronavirus variant omicronxin subtype BA.5 has increased. In the United States, the cumulative number of confirmed cases is now close to 90 million. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of the U.S. population resides in “high-risk” areas for transmission. Over fifty percent […]
Despite reports that COVID-19 patients are being treated in corridors as the number of hospitalizations exceeds 400 for the first time, the government of Western Australia is steadfastly refusing to reimpose mask rules. This is despite the fact that the number of hospitalizations has exceeded 400 for the first time. The Australian Nursing Federation issued […]
On Thursday, Los Angeles County officially reached the “high” category of COVID-19 activity, marking the beginning of a two-week period in which interior masks must be worn. Director of Public Health Barbara Ferrer confirmed the decision Thursday afternoon.If the county is in the “high” category for two consecutive weeks, the mission will be required, occurring […]
