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Share on PinterestNew research finds that disinfecting protective masks at home is safe if done properly.A new study has found that disinfecting homemade masks by heating them may not significantly reduce their effectiveness — and that some medical masks can undergo this process and still be effective.The research, published in the Journal of the International…

Some states and counties now have mandates for wearing face masks. Angela Lang/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. A growing number of cities, counties and states across the US are taking the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendation to wear a face mask or…

Photo: Pixabay. The Humboldt County Health Officer has issued a Health Order requiring the use of facial coverings to further manage the spread of COVID-19. The order will be in effect starting at 12:01 a.m. Friday, April 24, and until it is modified or rescinded by the Health Officer.The Order states people must wear a…

Are face masks going to become like condoms — ubiquitous, sometimes fashionable, promoted with public service announcements? They should be, one virus researcher says, if early indications are correct in suggesting that Covid-19 is often spread by people who feel healthy and show no symptoms.David O’Connor, who studies viral disease at the University of Wisconsin-Madison,…

One of the most important pieces of safety gear for health care workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic is the N95 mask, designed to filter out 95 percent of airborne particles. But the surge of patients with the highly contagious disease has meant way more demand than supply. Now, scientists are exploring whether it’s possible to…