15 h. ago Millions with asthma urged to 'wear face masks' this weekend

With the cold temperatures likely to make asthma symptoms worse, a sufferer has issued important guidance

Science

15 h. ago Brits told to do 1 thing in cold weather as 'millions could fall ill'

More than with seven million people in the UK suffer from asthma - and they've been advised to do all they can to protect themselves from the cold weather this January

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19 h. ago Brits urged to 'wear face masks' as millions could get ill this weekend

More than seven million people in the UK suffer from some form of asthma and with the cold temperatures likely to make symptoms worse, a sufferer has issued important guidance

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45 h. ago Face masks ‘inadequate’ and should be swapped for respirators, WHO advised

Experts are urging guideline changes on what health professionals should wear to protect against flu-like illnesses including CovidSurgical face masks provide inadequate protection against flu-like illnesses including Covid, and should be replaced by respirator-level masks – worn every time doctors and nurses are face to face with a patient, according to a group of experts urging changes to World Health Organization guidelines.There is “no rational justification remaining for prioritising or using” the surgical masks that are ubiquitous in hospitals and clinics globally, given their “inadequate protection against airborne pathogens”, they said in a letter to WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Face masks ‘inadequate’ and should be swapped for respirators, WHO is advised

Experts are urging guideline changes on what health professionals should wear to protect against flu-like illnesses including CovidSurgical face masks provide inadequate protection against flu-like illnesses including Covid, and should be replaced by respirator-level masks – worn every time doctors and nurses are face to face with a patient, according to a group of experts urging changes to World Health Organization guidelines.There is “no rational justification remaining for prioritising or using” the surgical masks that are ubiquitous in hospitals and clinics globally, given their “inadequate protection against airborne pathogens”, they said in a letter to WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Revealed: The new clothing rules to follow when flying after officials beg passengers to 'bring civility back'

While people should be able to wear what they feel comfortable in, officials have urged passengers to 'bring civility' back to flying. And naturally, this includes wearing trousers with a waistband.

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1 week ago UK health officials urge Brits to wear face mask in H3N2 flu virus update

The UK Health Security Agency is urging people to take extra steps to help avoid the flu, including wearing a mask, getting vaccinated, and isolating wherever possible

Science

1 week ago Masked Singer revamp revealed ahead of new series including show first that will see more unmaskings than ever before

THE Masked Singer has been given a revamp — with Jonathan Ross saying the panel has been left struggling to keep up. Changes for the new ITV series, starting next weekend, include more reveals and masked bands for the first time. Wossy, 65, said: “What’s fun is, if you like unmaskings — it has more...

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2 w. ago Masked gang caught on CCTV 'raiding' Scots dessert parlour in sickening footage

The business was reportedly targeted last weekend by a gang of four masked youths who took items of stock from a storage container.

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