Tag: Face Masks
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Researchers recommend daily washing of cloth masks to avoid virus infection
London, Oct. 11, 2020 (AltAfrica)-A new publication from researchers at UNSW Sydney advises daily washing of cloth masks to reduce the likelihood of contamination and transmission of viruses like SARS-CoV-2. Cloth masks must be washed daily at high temperatures to be protective against infection, a new analysis from the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney published in BMJ Open suggests. ... -
Wearing mask to exercise is dangerous-WHO warns
London, July 1, 2020 (AltAfrica)-The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned people against wearing masks while exercising, saying masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. WHO gave the warning on Wednesday in an update of its Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters. It said that sweat could make the mask become ... -
It’s unnecessary to wear face mask while driving alone – Health expert challenges police in Africa
London, June 25, 2020 (AltAfrica)-A lecturer at the Global Health Department of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has said police are wrong to order people driving alone in their cars to wear a face mask. health expert, Dr John Amuasi said on Wednesday that there is no medical evidence that there ... -
People with asthma ‘shouldn’t wear face masks’, experts warn
London, May 19, 2020 (AltAfrica)-People with asthma or other respiratory conditions should not wear face coverings, the government and various health experts have warned. New government advice recommends the public wear face coverings on public transport and in crowded places indoors in order to reduce the spread of coronavirus. READ ALSO: SOUTH SUDAN VICE-PRESIDENT, WIFE, ... -
Surgical masks reduce Coronavirus spread by 60 percent-New Research
London, May 18, 2020 (AltAfrica)-A new research on the effectiveness or otherwise of face masks in curtailing the spread of covid-19 virus has returned an overwhelming positive result. Tests on hamsters reveal the widespread use of facemasks reduces transmission of the deadly coronavirus, a team of leading experts in Hong Kong said Sunday. AFP reports ... -
Nigeria Air Force begins mass production of face masks, medical kits
London, April 18, 2020 (AltAfrica)-The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) has commenced mass production of face masks and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to fight the coronavirus in the country. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, said this on Friday while inaugurating a tailoring workshop and the newly reactivated Mi-35P attack helicopter at the ... -
Kenyans without face masks face six months jail term
London, April 15, 2020 (AltAfrica)-Any Kenyan found in public place without protective face mask is to face six month jail term or face heavy fine as the East African government battles to stop the spread of covid-19 in the country Kenya’s police boss said the grace period for everyone not wearing face masks has expired ... -
France to produce 40 million face masks by end of April in battle against Covid-19
London, April 1, 2020 (AltAfrica)- France plans to dramatically increase its capacity to produce face masks and respirators to meet the needs of medical staff and hospitals during the coronavirus epidemic. On a visit to a factory producing surgical masks on Tuesday, President Emmanuel Macron called for European “independence” and “sovereignty” in producing the masks ...
