Tag: mask
Mask up in crowds as TB cases rise, Health Ministry
The rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases nationwide has drawn mixed reactions, with some voluntarily resuming mask-wearing and stepping up hygiene practices. Although the Health Ministry has not made face masks mandatory, several people told the New Straits Times they had […]
Optional mask-wearing from Aug 29 as Singapore eases requirements
In a new announcement by the Ministry of Health (MOH), people in Singapore can opt to wear masks on private transport modes such as taxis, school buses, and private bus services, but will be required to do so on public […]
Face shape influences the most ideal mask fit
Joint research from Florida State University and Johns Hopkins University, both in the US, reveal how even the slightest facial asymmetry can affect mask fitting and protection. Using a novel analysis method called principal component analysis (PCA), and fluid dynamics, […]
U of T researchers develop reusable, sustainable surgical mask
Researchers from the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine are developing sustainable personal protective equipment (PPE) under the initiative, the ROSE (Re-useable Open-Source Equipment) Project, helmed by Associate Professor Denyse Richardson; and Lecturer, Reena Kilian. They worked with textile engineer, an […]
