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The back-to-school frenzy is quite different this year. We’re still amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and, understandably, people have mixed feelings about schools reopening. 

It has been almost a year since the pandemic started. While there’s still no cure or vaccine for COVID-19, people are learning to adapt to the new normal. Lockdowns can’t be enforced for prolonged durations without severely affecting the economy. We also can’t spend our lives in quarantine forever.

The COVID-19 virus can be transmitted by people who don’t show symptoms. That’s why protective face coverings should be worn in public to slow the spread of the virus, which is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets. Here, we’ll delve into disposable respirators, surgical masks, and cloth coverings to find out how much protection they offer.   N95 Respirators, Surgical Masks, and Cloth Masks: What’s the Difference? The N95 mask is the most commonly available respirator in the US. It can filter up to 95% of airborne particles while creating an airtight seal around the face.  Compared to an N95 respirator...

 13 Tips To Protect Children Against COVID-19 As of today, there are more than 17 million recorded cases of COVID-19 and more than 670,000 deaths, so there is no doubt that the virus should be taken very seriously by people all over the world, no matter their age. While schools have been closed in most countries, parents still need to take certain precautions measures in order to protect the young ones from the new coronavirus. Teach and Practice Good Hand Hygiene One of the best ways of avoiding the infection is to wash your hands with water and soap for...

Helping Your Kids Get Used To Masks Wearing a mask indoors and in crowded outdoor places is one of the most effective measures of protecting yourself against the new coronavirus. It’s a measure of safety for your health, for the health of your family, and for slowing down the spread of the virus.  At first, masks were only recommended for doctors and nurses, but now they are used by the general population as well, including children. For them, it’s something new and unusual, and some kids might get scared when they have to put on a mask or when they...