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Boy, 3, with autism and family kicked off flight over mask, mother says
A Texas mother trying to return home with her two young children said they were kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight because her 3-year-old son who has autism would not wear a face mask. Alyssa Sadler, of Deer Park, told NBC affiliate KPRC that she was visiting her husband in Midland and planned to fly…
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Florida sheriff orders deputies not to wear masks
A Florida sheriff barred deputies from wearing facial coverings in most work settings, authorities said Wednesday, even as the state continues to struggle with record-breaking coronavirus numbers. Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods insisted there’s no conclusive evidence that wearing masks curbs the spread of the virus — despite explicit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Bacolod City LTO imposes ‘no face shield, no entry’ rule
By Jaime B. Lim IN an apparent bid to keep local contamination of the deadly coronavirus disease on check, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) Bacolod Office is embarking on a policy that would prevent entry of those reneging compliance to the public health safety protocols, from entering the locality. In an interview with the Pop…
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US study reveals best and worst kinds of face masks
WASHINGTON – Health experts have determined that face coverings are a vital tool in reducing the spread of coronavirus — but little research has been done into how different kinds of masks compare. A new study has ranked 14 types of commonly available mask, finding that medical masks offer significantly more protection against droplet spread…
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Wear face mask at home, says Año
By Fernan Angeles Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año hinted at the need to wear face masks even at home. In a television interview, Año advised families to observe physical distancing – or better yet, wear face masks even inside their homes adding that the public should be made aware that transmission also take…
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Drivers, conductors now required to wear face shields
By John Clifford Lintao The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has amended a memorandum circular requiring not just passengers, but the drivers and conductors of public utility vehicles (PUVs) nationwide to also wear face shields starting Aug. 15. In amending a previous circular, the LTFRB issued Memorandum Circular No. 2020-33, which was issued…
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How Aerian Protective Wearables could save your life
Wearing face masks is now the minimum health standard as the country continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, there are a growing number of face masks that are being introduced to the market, but one in particular stands out: Aerian Essentials. Aerian Essentials recently launched its first product in the market.…