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Mask up, inside and out | Science behind mask-wearing questioned as Parisians required to wear PPE

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Despite a sweltering summer in Paris, residents are now obliged to wear face masks almost everywhere to combat the spread of the coronavirus. But with the French capital in the grip of a heatwave, many have questioned the logic behind this decision. Subscribe to RT! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwvZwUam-URkxB7g4USKpg?sub_confirmation=1 RT LIVE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFAcqaNzNSc Check out http://rt.com Like us on … Read more Mask up, inside and out | Science behind mask-wearing questioned as Parisians required to wear PPE

COVID-19: Germans flout rules in anti-lockdown rallies

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A second wave of the novel coronavirus outbreak is feared in Germany. More than 20,000 anti-lockdown protesters flouted physical distancing and mask-wearing rules to march in Berlin earlier this month. Politicians say elements of the far right and left are trying to generate resentment of the government’s health policies. Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane reports from … Read more COVID-19: Germans flout rules in anti-lockdown rallies

Facts tell: What’s behind the change of tune on mask wearing?

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We are moving towards an increasingly masked world. According to the UK’s scientific academy, the Royal Society, masks are now compulsory in public spaces in over 120 countries. But this was not the case when the outbreak first started. In the early days of the pandemic, politicians and even public health authorities warned people against … Read more Facts tell: What’s behind the change of tune on mask wearing?

Victoria police officer filmed allegedly choking and pinning woman to the ground

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Victoria police have arrested and charged a young woman in Melbourne who was captured on video allegedly being choked and pinned to the ground by a police officer. In video footage posted initially on social media, the woman – who was subsequently found to have had an exemption for wearing a face mask – can be heard shouting “He’s choking me” as … Read more Victoria police officer filmed allegedly choking and pinning woman to the ground

Masks mandatory in some Paris zones

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People in certain outside areas of Paris must now wear a mask as the authorities imposed new measures to curb a rise in coronavirus infections. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy and impartiality is unparalleled. Get the latest news on: … Read more Masks mandatory in some Paris zones

Is This the World’s Most Expensive Coronavirus Face Mask?

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An Israeli jewelry company is working on what they say is the world’s most expensive coronavirus face mask with a price tag of $1.5 million. Once completed, Yvel’s 18-karat white gold mask encrusted with 3,600 white and black diamonds can be fitted with the top-rated N99 filters, Jerusalem-area designer and owner Isaac Levy said. Levy … Read more Is This the World’s Most Expensive Coronavirus Face Mask?

GOP lawmaker calls on Falwell Jr. to resign over photo

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Rep. Mark Waller (R-NC) is calling on Jerry Falwell Jr. to resign as president of Liberty University, saying a now-deleted Instagram post showing Falwell with his pants unzipped and arm around a woman was part of a patter making him unfit to lead the evangelical Christian institution. This isn’t the first time Falwell has had … Read more GOP lawmaker calls on Falwell Jr. to resign over photo

The three-layer fabric mask

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The three-layer fabric mask: research has shown that this combination of materials and layers provides a higher level of breathability and filter efficiency than one layer cotton masks. See what to look for whether you are buying a fabric mask or making one. Find out more about how to wear a mask from WHO: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks … Read more The three-layer fabric mask

The 3-layer fabric mask

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The 3-layer fabric mask: research has shown that this combination of materials and layers provides a higher level of breathability and filter efficiency than 1 layer cotton masks. See what to look for whether you are buying a fabric mask or making one. Find out more about how to wear a mask from WHO: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks … Read more The 3-layer fabric mask

Tips on how to sew a three-layer fabric mask

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has shared this video on how to sew your own 3-layer face mask to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. Here are tips on how to sew a three-layer fabric mask. Research has shown that this combination of materials and layers provides a higher level of breathability and filter efficiency … Read more Tips on how to sew a three-layer fabric mask

Dr Ashley Bloomfield demonstrates how to correctly use a face mask

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As New Zealanders are urged to prepare for an imminent second wave of Covid-19, the country’s top health official is demonstrating how to correctly use a face mask on social media this morning. Full story: http://nzh.tw/12354494 Subscribe: https://goo.gl/LP45jX Check out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249 Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oq Follow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXe Follow NZ … Read more Dr Ashley Bloomfield demonstrates how to correctly use a face mask

Ohio Gov. DeWine on His Positive Covid-19 Test, Wearing a Mask

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Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican who has aggressively pushed public-health measures for Ohio, tested positive for Covid-19. DeWine said in a statement that he took the test in preparation for greeting President Donald Trump on the tarmac in Cleveland, where the president is visiting Thursday. The governor has no symptoms at the present time and … Read more Ohio Gov. DeWine on His Positive Covid-19 Test, Wearing a Mask

The politicization of wearing face masks in the U.S.

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The U.S. has seen a shift in attitudes towards face masks in the last six months. Not only has the advice from health experts changed, but mask-wearing has also taken on a political tinge. Giles Gibson takes a look at how and why this has all happened. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our … Read more The politicization of wearing face masks in the U.S.