May 12-17, 2020 Update (pdf.) The airborne lifetime of small speech droplets and their potential importance in SARS-CoV-2 transmission Hamster Tests Show Masks Reduce Coronavirus Spread: Scientists Researchers are working on a face mask that lights up when it detects coronavirus Cynthia M. Allen: To mask, or not? How public health officials created cognitive dissonance,Continue reading “May 12-17, 2020 Update”
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May 11, 2020 Update
May 11, 2020 Update (pdf) If 80% of Americans Wore Masks, COVID-19 Infections Would Plummet, New Study Says CDC, WHO clash on effectiveness of masks in preventing spread of COVID-19 COVID-19: Inside Colorado’s Toughest Mask Rules In the early days of the pandemic, the US government turned down an offer to manufacture millions of N95Continue reading “May 11, 2020 Update”
May 6 -8, 2020 Update
May 6-8, 2020 Update (pdf.) Coronavirus in Massachusetts: Mandatory face mask order goes into effect Wednesday Costco’s coronavirus mask policy sparks backlash on social media F.D.A. Bans Faulty Masks, 3 Weeks After Failed Tests Report on face masks’ effectiveness for Covid-19 divides scientists Sale of Covid-19 masks in French supermarkets sparks controversy Tennessee officials, sockContinue reading “May 6 -8, 2020 Update”
May 4-5 Update
May 4th-5th Update (pdf) Researchers Double U.S. COVID-19 Death Forecast, Citing Eased Restrictions Another wave of coronavirus will likely hit the US in the fall. Here’s why and what we can do to stop it See how a mask affects how a cough travels With face coverings and social distancing, COVID-19 ushers in new ageContinue reading “May 4-5 Update”
May 2-3 Weekend Update
May 2nd-3rd Weekend Update (pdf) Substantial undocumented infection facilitates the rapid dissemination of novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) Are Face Shields Better Than Face Masks for Coronavirus Passengers will be required to wear masks on American, Delta, and United as airlines try to convince passengers to fly again The CDC recommends that only people with COVID-19 symptomsContinue reading “May 2-3 Weekend Update”