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 […]
Most people are familiar with disposable paper masks, medical-grade masks, and even reusable fabric masks that blend in with any clothing. The use of masks has grown commonplace. Even though most masks appear to provide protection, many people do not trust the efficacy of the masks they use. Sonovia, a company that develops disruptive sono-based […]
South Korean Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun on Sunday announced a new social distancing scheme based on five levels instead of three, with plans to improve anti-virus measures amid criticisms that label the current system as too broad-brush. The scheme took effect Saturday with the government dividing the nation into seven zones, with the level of […]
This Sunday, October 25, 2020, Dubai’s Global Village is set to reopen. It’ll also mark the seasoned destination’s 25th anniversary. Of course, in order to ensure the safety of both employees and the public, there will be strict health and safety precautions in place. Ahead of its reopening, Dubai Media Office issued a statement outlining […]
President Donald Trump came out swinging Monday against Dr. Anthony Fauci and polls that show Trump trailing Democrat Joe Biden in key battleground states, as he tried to buck up his campaign team two weeks from Election Day. Back on the trail after his COVID-19 infection, Trump was facing intense pressure to turn around his […]
At a live press event on Monday, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) unveiled its plans for the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2020, to be back in town from Nov 4-14, for its 39th edition. Organised by the SBA under the theme ‘The World Reads from Sharjah’ the fair will be heralded under the patronage […]
Thousands took to the streets across the United States for women’s marches on Saturday, many wearing pink protest hats while issuing fervent calls against President Donald Trump and his conservative Supreme Court pick. The rallies ahead of the November 3 election were inspired by the first Women’s March in Washington, a huge anti-Trump rally held […]
The outbreak of Covid-19 is the best thing that ever happened to the mask industry, but it’s going to require a bit of cleaning up. Side effects of the boom include diplomatic spats, quality scandals, price gouging, and fraud. And dealing with excess capacity and a rising mountain of polypropylene waste will be a headache. […]
Doctors marched with their families and a few friends in Greece’s second-largest city Saturday not to protest, but to debunk misinformation about face masks circulating during the coronavirus pandemic. A few dozen people fast-walked and ran 2 kilometers through central Thessaloniki while wearing face masks and then measured their oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, finding […]
