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 ...

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 ...

Cities across the U.S. are requiring residents to don cloth face masks in public to help prevent coronavirus transmission, but the coverings aren’t always comfortable. Masks can be hot, especially ...

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 ...

Face masks are one of the essential tools we can use to keep each other safe as things reopen. But what about face shields? These are clear plastic and provide a splash-proof barrier for your face.

Currently, no studies exist that compare face masks to face shields. As Americans “mask up” to prevent the spread of COVID-19, a new trend is emerging with more people wearing clear, plastic face ...

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 ...

SAN DIEGO — San Diego County requires a face covering be worn in public spaces and where social distancing is a challenge. However, some doctors would urge you to take it a step further and wear a ...

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 ...

If CDC guidelines aren't enough to convince you that face shields alone shouldn't be used to stop the spread of COVID-19, then maybe a new visualization study will. Researchers simulated coughing and ...