Medicine & TechnologyAccording to the CDC, masks outdoors is no longer needed, regardless of whether an individual is vaccinated, so long as he is either alone or only with his immediate family members.
The CDC said earlier it is considering revising its mask guidance. This comes along with the increasing call of some experts for the easing of mask restrictions for outdoor activities.
The US government recently announced a 'DIY less annoying face mask' competition with a potential total grand prize amounting to $500,000 awaiting the lucky winners.
Chinese-Malaysian epidemiologist, Dr. Wu Lien-teh is the man behind the surgical face mask, the most essential tool today. The N95 is considered a descendant of his design.
Spanish firm Bioinicia recently announced it developed a special mask with a filtration efficacy that can deactivate various coronavirus types in two hours.
A study approximated that more than 120 billion masks and over 60 billion plastic-containing gloves are used worldwide every month, with a substantial portion ending up in the oceans of the world.
Medical challenge doctors are faced with is how to protect people who are allergic to face masks. The use of masks made of cotton or other natural fibers could help prevent the breakout of rashes or other allergic reactions, experts say.