Whereas medical masks are typically tied loosely around the face (hence air can bypass the filter), respirators fit snugly ...

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With flu season arriving early and NHS leaders encouraging people with symptoms to wear masks in public, a question arises: ...

This week marks five years since March 13, 2020, the day President Donald Trump declared a national state of emergency over the novel coronavirus outbreak. The White House issued the President's ...

"We were all very good about infection control during Covid. And we really, really need to get back to that now," said the chief executive of NHS Providers.

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Masks were a common sight during the Covid pandemic, and they’re making a comeback (Archive picture: Getty) People on public transport are wearing face coverings again, while hospitals are asking ...