Does wearing a facemask REALLY curb coronavirus outbreaks? Rates in other countries suggest they do

Healthy Britons have been repeatedly told not to wear face masks during the coronavirus crisis because ‘there is no evidence’ they protect people from infection. But data from counties which enforced mandatory mask-wearing suggests they have helped curb the spread of the virus and keep death rates low.  Austria seemingly managed to reverse its crisis … Read more

Diane Kruger rocks a royal blue jumpsuit and a facemask

Diane Kruger rocks a royal blue jumpsuit and a face mask while making a market stop before heading to a social distancing birthday party By Brian Gallagher For Dailymail.com Published: 01:11 BST, 20 April 2020 | Updated: 14:13 BST, 20 April 2020 Actress Diane Kruger stayed safe and stylish while heading out on a sunny … Read more

will.i.am wears medical grade facemask as he stocks up on essentials in LA amid coronavirus pandemic

will.i.am wears a medical grade facemask and gloves as he stocks up on essentials at health-food store in LA amid coronavirus pandemic By Ellie Phillips For Mailonline Published: 08:46 BST, 10 April 2020 | Updated: 08:46 BST, 10 April 2020 Los Angeles recently issued guidelines for all residents to wear facemasks in public amid the … Read more

The facemask that can spot tuberculosis: Gadget being tested by the NHS

A facemask being tested by the NHS can diagnose tuberculosis early. The gadget, designed with the help of British scientists, can detect disease bacteria expelled by a suspected patient’s mouth after they wear it for just half an hour. Researchers say the ‘world-changing’ technology could save millions of lives a year by giving a rapid … Read more