Face mask

A member of aircrew is seen wearing a protective face mask at Heathrow Airport, as Britain launches its 14-day quarantine for international arrivals, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease, London, Britain, June 8, 2020/ Reuters
Coronavirus chronicle

Widespread mask-wearing could prevent Covid-19 second waves, study shows

The research, led by scientists at the Britain’s Cambridge and Greenwich Universities, suggests lockdowns alone will not stop the resurgence of the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, but that even...

A logo is pictured on the World Health Organisation (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, November 22, 2017. Reuters/Denis Balibouse
Coronavirus chronicle

Wear masks in public, says WHO in update of Covid-19 advice

One million non-medical masks distributed by Grameen Telecom
Covid-19 in Bangladesh

One million non-medical masks distributed by Grameen Telecom

Upto three years in prison for not wearing face mask in Qatar
Coronavirus chronicle

Upto three years in prison for not wearing face mask in Qatar

Representational Image. Photo: REUTERS
Covid-19 in Bangladesh

Bangladesh to manufacture KN95 masks

File Photo: Reuters
Coronavirus chronicle

US airlines now requiring masks, promise more safety measures

Medical staff in full protective gear are seen on a street in Naples, as the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Italy, April 2, 2020. REUTERS/Ciro De Luca
Coronavirus chronicle

'Face masks less important than distancing'

Youngone donates PPE to tackle Covid-19 in Bangladesh
Covid-19 in Bangladesh

Youngone donates PPE to tackle Covid-19 in Bangladesh

Make sure to have a patch test before applying it on your face. Photo: Collected
Mode

Easy facial masks to use at home

Coronavirus fear has sparked a panic buying of face masks in Dhaka after three persons have been infected with the virus. Face masks were on display for sale in a roadside shop in the capital on March 9, 2020. Photo: Rehman Asad
Trade

Export ban on mask, hand sanitiser lifted

2 detained for selling used masks, gloves
Crime

2 detained for selling used masks, gloves

Coronavirus fear has sparked a panic buying of face masks in Dhaka after three persons have been infected with the virus. Face masks were on display for sale in a roadside shop in the capital on March 9, 2020. Photo: Rehman Asad
Markets

Store shelves empty as coronavirus fears lead to hoarding

The face mask will have the user’s face printed on it which the company claims looks real enough to unlock the iPhone using Face ID. Photo: Hindustan Times
Tech

Face mask claiming to unlock your iPhone? It’s a joke, don’t fall for it