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It's safe to wash, dry reusable cloth masks; they may be effective up to a year, says studyLayering a cotton mask on top of a surgical mask provides more protection than cloth alone.11 Sep, 2021, 05.02 PM IST- Two masks better than one: Double masks increase protection to about 80%, says expertsExperts said the new variants of the virus are more contagious and it is important to wear two masks. Double masks increase protection to a...19 Apr, 2021, 04.46 PM IST
- Path-breaking idea for used face masksUsing shredded masks for road-laying is a good way to turn a bane into a boon.15 Feb, 2021, 08.00 AM IST
- India may need to catch up: America's health experts believe 2 masks are better than 1The CDC updated its guidance, saying people can wear a cloth mask on top of a surgical mask.11 Feb, 2021, 04.51 PM IST
- It may be an intriguing idea, but how useful are masks with anti-viral coating?There haven't been enough rigorous independent studies to establish the effectiveness.11 Nov, 2020, 06.20 PM IST
- If washed daily at high temperature, cloth masks can protect you from coronavirus: StudyThe WHO recommends machine washing masks with hot water at 60 degrees Celsius.13 Oct, 2020, 07.39 PM IST
- Indian scientists find N95 masks to be most effective at stopping COVID-19 spreadThe researchers noted that airborne transmission by respiratory aerosol droplets produced during coughing and sneezing is the dominant mode...26 Aug, 2020, 01.55 PM IST
- Govt allows export of non-medical, non-surgical masksThe directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said in a notification that it has amended an earlier order to “allow the export of non-med...16 May, 2020, 09.14 PM IST
- Masks, PPE kit heading abroad illegally seized by Customs at Delhi airportDelhi Customs intercepted multiple shipments containing 5.08 lakh masks, 57 litres of sanitiser in 950 bottles and 952 PPE kits at Courier ...13 May, 2020, 10.35 PM IST
- Global fashion brands tap India for face masksInternational brands have begun sharing prototypes of fashion masks in cotton and blends with Indian suppliers who are awaiting a nod from ...07 May, 2020, 07.46 AM IST
- Common tariff code glitch creates minor roadblock for mask exportsSmriti Irani-led textiles ministry has initiated talks with commerce ministry on how to address the issue. “The issue is all masks have the...06 May, 2020, 11.30 PM IST
- Covid-19 outbreak: Masks supply position comfortable, say officialsThe supply of body coveralls started on March 23 and is being ramped up. About 5,000 body coveralls were supplied in the last two days, and...27 Mar, 2020, 08.44 AM IST
- India pips China to extend emergency medical supplies to South Asian neighboursIndia has sent medical teams to the Maldives and Nepal, ET has learnt. Also, medical supplies ranging from testing kits to ventilators and ...21 Mar, 2020, 01.36 PM IST
- 3 desi firms to make Covid-19 protective gear for doctors, health workersWhile the textiles ministry has on-boarded Vadodara-based Sure Safety, Bengaluru’s Amaryllis Healthcare and Gurugram-based Sai Synergy LLP,...21 Mar, 2020, 10.44 AM IST
- India extends Covid assistance worth $ 1 million under SAARC emergency fundWithin days of PM Narendra Modi announcing creation of a $10-million SAARC emergency fund, India has shipped various medical supplies, test...20 Mar, 2020, 09.13 AM IST
- Government bans exports of certain masks, ventilators, raw material for masks, coverallsThe exports of these products were free till now. DGFT had prohibited the export of all personal protection equipment including clothing an...19 Mar, 2020, 10.35 PM IST
- First batch of medical supplies ready to be sent to ChinaThe external affairs ministry is working in tandem with the ministry of health and family welfare and the Department of Pharmaceuticals (Do...13 Feb, 2020, 04.09 PM IST
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