Masks
Israel urges immediate vaccination as flu morbidity rises, orders 485,000 more vaccine doses
While the vaccine does not entirely prevent infection, it significantly reduces the risk of serious illness and related complications.
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Total US COVID-19 deaths could hit 500,000 by February, researchers say
"We are heading into a very substantial fall/winter surge," said IHME director Chris Murray, who co-led the research.
Biden says he would if elected mandate masks on interstate transportation
This month, the US Transportation Dept rejected a petition that sought a mask mandate at airports and for US airlines, saying the dept believes "there should be no more regulations than necessary."
Masks block coronavirus but not perfectly, Japanese study shows
Face masks are still shown to be the most effective means of slowing the spread of the virus, and medical bodies worldwide recommend wearing them and maintaining social distancing measures.
Meeting the Druze women who make masks in the coronavirus age
"Most of our young Druze women want to go into hi-tech, not make hi-tech masks."
Supergum stepped in to produce COVID-19 masks for Israelis but might close
"In India they protect local industry by ensuring the state will purchase Indian-made services & goods in tenders up to $25 m." Supergum CEO Yaniv Hadd said. "What’s our policy– to throw money away."
Israelis look for silly distractions amid the coronavirus pandemic
Israelis are getting their pandemic diversion by tuning into the silliness of ‘The Masked Singer’
Iran to require face masks in capital as virus cases hit high
Masks have already been compulsory in public indoors since July, and will now be mandatory outdoors in the capital as well.
Israeli mask maker Sonovia awaits China coronavirus lab result
Sonovia says its reusable anti-viral masks are coated in zinc oxide nano-particles that destroy bacteria, fungi and viruses, which it says can help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Gap Inc. reports revenue of $130 million in face mask sales amid COVID-19
While sales in shops fell by a staggering 48%, online sales skyrocketed by 95%.
Israeli cycling team to use Israeli tech through 2020 Tour amid COVID-19
Back in May, SonoMasks earned the US Food and Drug Administration's seal of approval, during one of the peak months of the coronavirus spread.
