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Universal US mask wearing could save nearly 130,000 lives by the end of February 2021: Study

Universal US mask wearing could save nearly 130,000 lives by the end of February 2021: Study

Oct 24, 2020, at 11:31 pm

Washignton: More than a half million lives could be lost to COVID-19 by 28 February 2021 in the USA, suggests a modeling study published in Nature Medicine. The paper also estimates that universal mask use could prevent the worst effects of epidemic resurgences in many states and could save nearly 130,000 of those half million lives.

WHO urges mask use in confined public areas, where coronavirus still spreads

WHO urges mask use in confined public areas, where coronavirus still spreads

Jun 06, 2020, at 09:51 am

New York: Governments in areas with widespread COVID-19 transmission should encourage the use of non-medical masks on public transport, in shops and in other locations where physical distancing is difficult, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends, in updated guidance published on Friday.

Three Kolkata doctors test positive for Covid-19, West Bengal's Coronavirus death toll touches seven

Three Kolkata doctors test positive for Covid-19, West Bengal's Coronavirus death toll touches seven

Apr 12, 2020, at 09:22 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Three doctors from Kolkata and its adjoining areas have tested positive for COVID-19 as death toll due to the disease touched seven on Sunday.

Indian Govt asks manufacturers to increase mask production

Indian Govt asks manufacturers to increase mask production

Mar 24, 2020, at 05:24 pm

New Delhi/UNI: To tackle the Coronavirus pandemic and curb its spread, the government has asked manufacturers to increase production of masks, sanitisers and related items.