MiraCosta College could soon be manufacturing thousands of face masks, hundreds of face shields and scores of decontamination boxes as part of a statewide effort to ramp up production of personal ...

Currently, no studies exist that compare face masks to face shields. As Americans “mask up” to prevent the spread of COVID-19, a new trend is emerging with more people wearing clear, plastic ...

Face shields can't replace masks, experts say, but some hope they work as last resort "We deemed the face shields as a better alternative to nothing." By Olivia Rubin. July 31, 2020, 5:08 AM.

Hints From Heloise: Masks first to shield from the coronavirus. December 17, 2020. Perspective by Heloise. Dear Heloise: ...

I've been wearing a rigid plastic face shield — a protective barrier against disease made of plastic — that covers my eyes, nose, and mouth, in place of a makeshift face mask.

Doctors compare the effectiveness of face masks and face shields during the coronavirus pandemic. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses depending on your preferences and where you’re wearing ...

Face shields and masks with exhalation valves were found to be less effective at protecting others from the coronavirus than normal face coverings, according to a study on Tuesday. New research ...

Face shields are most often worn as a double layer of protection over a mask. While a shield can help protect your eyes, too, they're usually unnecessary. Skip to main content ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — People in Oregon will be required to wear face masks, as the current requirement that applies to seven counties expands statewide on July 1. What kind of face masks should ...

Even with some pretty cool recent innovations, wearing a face mask or neck gaiter can get old, which may have you considering alternative COVID-19 preventive measures.According to a new CDC study, ...