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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Results from the study reportedly proved that nearly 100 percent of airborne droplets less than 5 micrometers in size escaped ...

Proponents of the face shield told Fox News they like its reusability and the fact it's easily cleaned with soap and water. Some health experts say the shield prevents a person from touching their ...

Plastic shields propped up in classrooms to reduce COVID-19 spread likely don’t offer much benefit, interrupting airflow and increasing risk of exposure, according to a news report and emerging ...

DALLAS — As Texas teachers and students started returning to on-campus instruction, some opted for clear plastic face shields instead of masks. While most shields provide a wrap-around plastic barrier ...

The second phase implemented face shields and ethanol to cleanse the masks between visits. I'm inclined to think that the ethanol was a substantial contributor to controlling the virus as it may have ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The city of Houston reported more than 1,500 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, and as the Christmas holiday approaches, the city's health leader has a message for those who ...

One of the biggest challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic is that we simply don’t know what works against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Most of the scientific studies on controlling pandemics have been ...

While any face covering is better than nothing, clear plastic shields and masks with exhale valves allow large plumes of particles to escape and may also expose the wearer to more germs. By Tara ...

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 ...

The new study, conducted by a government-backed research center in Japan, found that face shields do not stop the spread of COVID-19 without a mask covering underneath The use of plastic face shields ...