American study shows that COVID pandemic is generating more than 7,000 tonnes of medical waste every day and much of it is made up of disposable face masks. However a Taiwanese company found an innovative way to deal with the problem.

Taiwanese company finds innovative way to deal with medical waste

There have been precious few positives during the Covid pandemic but British academics may have unearthed one: people look more attractive in protective masks.

People wearing face masks are more attractive, UK study reveals

With the COVID-19 pandemic and face masks becoming mandatory, there has been a whopping 9000% rise in plastic pollution due to face masks.

Study: 9000% rise in plastic pollution due to face masks

Denmark's PM apologises for not wearing mask in public amid fears of Omicron variant

Wearing masks only sure way to help slow spread of coronavirus: Scientists

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that all remaining lockdown restrictions in England will be lifted in a week's time. Johnson has also urged people to proceed with caution and continue to take steps to stay safe.

UK PM Johnson outlines end to virus restrictions despite rise in cases

The UK vaccine minister Nadhim Zahawi said the government is confident that plans to lift a range of COVID-19 restrictions will go ahead on July 19 in England but mask-wearing in indoor enclosed places will be expected.

UK govt to lift range of COVID-19 restrictions from July 19

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has revealed plans to lift some of the major COVID-19 restrictions, including face masks and social distancing from July 19, urging personal responsibility rather than a government edict.

UK to lift up face mask & social distancing rule despite soaring cases

Could your face mask detect Covid?

'Collateral damage': Cafe charges extra $5 from people wearing masks

Scientists in Siberia have come up with a device that turns medical waste into synthesis gas and inert slag that can be used in fuel and construction.

Siberian turns PPE kits into fuel & slag

Scottish first minister apologises for mask error, says she's 'kicking' herself

Wearing someone else's face: Hyper-realistic masks to go on sale in Japan

Face shields and visors can spread coronavirus: Study

Covid-19 pandemic can be stopped if 70 per cent of public wore masks consistently: Study

Singh Thattha: UK team makes safety mask for Sikh doctors which helps them retain beards

Farewell Trump: Joe Biden's face masks get popular after US election results

From monitoring vital signs to filtering filthy air and even translating speech into other languages the pandemic fuelled boom in mask-wearing. Watch the report to know more.

Face masks are going high-tech! From monitoring vital signs to filtering filthy air

Why won't Trump tell Americans to wear masks?

If you're caught here without a mask, you dig graves for COVID-19 victims

France plans masks at work as daily COVID-19 cases surpass 3,000

Paris makes masks mandatory in busy outdoor areas as virus rate rises

Malaysia considers making face masks mandatory in public places

US President Trump says he will not consider making masks mandatory

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