Which Masks Are Most Effective?

Which Masks Are Most Effective?

The U.S. hit another grim milestone on Monday with more than 5 million Americans now infected with the coronavirus. Although there is a push to increase testing and develop a vaccine, experts continue to suggest that if all Americans wore masks, the pandemic could be brought under control “within weeks.” In the spirit of that mission, a new study published in Science Advances is shedding light on which...
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Coronavirus Prompts Restaurants To Use Disposable Packaging, Plastic Waste Surges

Coronavirus Prompts Restaurants To Use Disposable Packaging, Plastic Waste Surges

As the country re-opens after months of lockdowns, consumers and restaurants have become more dependent on single-use plastic bags, containers and utensils due to health concerns prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. Before the start of the outbreak, cities and states were making some progress on banning plastic bags, shifting away from single-use plastic — which ends up sitting in the ocean — to paper...
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