Science is clear on the efficacy of face masks — it's proven to slow the spread of COVID-19. But what of face shields? You’ve probably seen someone wearing one in your neighborhood. It’s basically an ...

A face shield is personal protective equipment to prevent airborne transmission of COVID-19. These face shields are made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which is hydrophilic. The respiratory ...

As teachers and students cope with in-person learning during the pandemic, many educators are looking for clearer ways to connect with their students behind masks. The Centers for Disease Control and ...

In a new study available on the preprint server Preprints*, researchers have innovated a transparent face shield with intrinsic antimicrobial activity that serves dual purposes - extra protection ...

For several weeks, Victorians have been required to wear a face covering when they leave home. And while we now have a clearer path out of lockdown, it’s likely masks will be around for a while.

Editor’s note: As we will report below, experts agree that face shields — and face masks — do not replace or relieve the need to wash your hands and social distance, and they absolutely do not alone ...

Builders, designers and engineers from across the region are joining a worldwide movement of people using 3D printers to meet a shortage of N-95 masks and face shields for hospital staff on the ...

Transparent face shields preserve comfort and enable normal interpersonal interactions. Educators and students need visible facial cues for their communications and exchanges to feel human and have ...

The courtroom that will be used to hold voir dire in the case of People v. Brown at the San Francisco Hall of Justice. (Courthouse News photo/Maria Dinzeo) SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — Witnesses testifying in ...