Some public and private schools, such as The Summit Country Day School from Cincinnati, OH, announced that they would require students to wear both face masks and face shields in classroom settings when close contact with other people is expected, i.e. science labs, some small group lessons, and certain desk configurations. The Summit School…
What Experts Say
Fauci Suggests Wearing Goggles or Eye Shields for Protection
“In addition to wearing face masks, people should consider wearing goggles or eye shields for increased protection from COVID-19”, Dr. Anthony Fauci said to the press. He also says he doesn’t regret advising against face masks early on in the COVID-19 pandemic. “I don’t regret anything I said then because in the context of the time…
The doctor says Face Shield is better than a mask for COVID-19 protection
Earlier this month in the few interviews for the local and national media outlets Dr. Will Sawyer, Tri-State Internist, suggests that face shield is not only an alternative to face mask but a better solution in protection against coronavirus. “These [Doctor holds up his fingers] are the 10 most deadly weapons, which is why you…
Doctors say face shields or glasses in addition to masks will help prevent the spread of COVID-19
As ABC reported yesterday evening masks are still the primary way of protection from spreading COVID-19, but now doctors say if you can, you should also be protecting your eyes, like wearing a face shield. Specifically for the healthcare field, a first responder or in places with close, consistent exposure like in schools face shields…
If someone coughs or sneezes in your face, a mask won’t protect your eyes, but a face shield will
More and more research is coming out supporting the fact that virus droplets entering through eyes are most likely contributing to the virus spread. Experts suggest adding a face shield to your arsenal may be a way to go. Unlike face masks designed for single-use, such as surgical masks and N95 masks, plastic face shields…
Face shields are better for reopening schools, Ohio doctor says
As parents, teachers, students and administrators puzzle over how to open school with the coronavirus potentially in every classroom, Dr. Will Sawyer of Sharonville, Ohio, says he has the answer, and it’s not cloth masks. Sawyer is pressing for universal adoption of clear, plastic shields that protect the whole face. “If we stopped self-inoculating (with…