Abu Dhabi: During the UAE Government media briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri, Official Spokesperson of the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA), announced that all restrictions and precautionary measures related to COVID-19 will be cancelled, as part of the country’s second phase of easing restrictions, effective today. Wearing masks […]
New Delhi: Scientists have developed a reusable, recyclable, washable, odourless, non-allergic and anti-microbial N95 mask employing 3D printing technology. The four-layer mask whose outer layer is made up of silicon has a shelf life of more than five years depending upon the use, said the Ministry of Science and Technology. A four-layer filtration mechanism has […]
Maharashtra which suffered the most from the pandemic will bid goodbye to all pandemic-related restrictions from April 2 as the state welcomes the Marathi New Year. The state government said that the use of masks will be advised, but it will not be compelled. Bengal and Delhi too, removed the “mandatory” tag from masks, though […]
Masks have been the norm for over two years now, albeit frustrating, it seems like there’s an upside to them. Apart from the obvious benefit of preventing the spread of coronavirus, there’s another reason to adorn yourself with it as a new study has shown they can actually make you look more attractive. As per […]
Coronavirus has not only changed our lives, but also our vocabulary. This, perhaps, is best reflected in the word “lockdown” becoming Word of the Year in 2020 as per Collins Dictionary. Mariam Webster and Dictionary.com have chosen “pandemic” as their Word of the Year. Here is a glossary of words that humans across the planet used the […]
