Watch: This company is transforming recycled face masks into phone chargers

Covid pandemic benefit? Face masks help people look good, says UK study

'Unruly' woman passenger held after quarrel over face mask on US flight

COVID-19 effect: Litter caused by face masks witnesses 9,000% rise, says study

The coronavirus pandemic is adding a new unwelcome element to sea pollution off the town of Bauan, a popular dive site in the Philippines' Batangas province. Regular visitors and local residents have reported a rise in the number of face masks, face shields and PPEs (Personal Protection Equipment) being collected from the seabed.

World Oceans Day 2021: Divers in the Philippines try to clear face masks, plastics from sea

US President Joe Biden said that fully vaccinated Americans can go outdoors without a face mask, but not in crowd. President Biden touted the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions as another reason for people to get vaccinated.

US: Biden says fully vaccinated people can go without masks outdoors

Face masks and gloves have become a part of our daily life since the COVID-19 pandemic struck. But carelessly discarded items of PPE have become an increasing risk for the wildlife & environment. WION tells you how.

Discarded PPE is clogging beaches in California

Over 1.5 billion masks will end up in oceans this year: Report

With masks mandatory in French Primary Schools communications have been even more complicated, specially for children with hearing disabilities. The arrival of transparent inclusive masks have now be considered as relief to few schools but not all primary school pupils are equipped with them. WION brings you a report.

Challenges of face masks for people with hearing disabilities

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted all of our lives. Face masks have now become a must have accessory & compulsory in many regions around the world. Centuries old Italian workshop is producing luxury face masks made out of gold thread & linen. WION brings you a report.

Italy: Tela Umbra workshop weaves masks from Gold thread & linen

Masks don't impair lung function during exercise: Study

Brazilian artist makes masks for those who don't want to hide their face!

From controlling vital signs to filtering filthy air and even translating speech into other languages, the coronavirus-fuelled boom in mask-wearing has generated an unusual range of high-tech face coverings. Watch report.

COVID-19 pandemic fueled boom in mask-wearing

A new study reveals that plastic face shields or masks fitted with a valve can spray invisible droplets over a very wide area when they sneeze or cough, making the devices ineffective at preventing the spread of coronavirus when used on their own.

Study: Masks with valves, face shields not effective

Residents along Indonesia's Cisadane river are facing a double threat. Here, the Coronavirus has brought not just deadly disease, but also a deluge of medical waste: a constant stream of syringes, face masks and hazmat suits floating by.

Indonesian rivers flooded with medical waste, residents at a risk of contracting virus

Over 3 Cr N95 masks, 1.28 Cr PPEs, 10 Cr HCQ tablets given to states, UTs by Centre for free

Face masks are an important tool in the fight against coronavirus. This piece of cloth has now become an indispensable part of our lives. Watch report.

The masks, the myths, the controversy: What face masks do against coronavirus?

Face masks now compulsory in shops and supermarkets in UK

A jewellery shop in Gujarat's Surat has come up with masks studded with diamonds that cost between Rs 1.5 lakh and Rs 4 lakh.

Jewellery shop in Gujarat's Surat sells diamond-studded face masks

Jewellery shop in Gujarat sells diamond-studded face masks worth lakhs

Facebook, Twitter encourage people to wear masks

American Airlines bans conservative activist after he refused to wear masks

The US Justice Department sued a Chinese company for selling nearly a half million fake and substandard N95 respirator to US buyers in April as the Covid-19 pandemic swept the country.

US sues Chinese firm for selling 'fake' N95 face masks

The chance of transmission without a face mask or respirator (like an N95 mask) was 17.4%, while that fell to 3.1% when a mask was worn

Volunteers Deliver Masks In London

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