As provinces and municipalities continue to re-open and enforce mandatory face coverings, questions are being over which type is the best at curbing the spread of COVID-19 — a face mask or shield.

To understand exactly how effective both face masks and face shields can be at protecting you and others from contracting the virus, Rand McClain, DO, chief medical officer of Live Cell Research ...

Face shields may be easy to buy from Amazon or the dollar store, but Sudbury's health unit wants people to think twice before using them. "They're certainly not a substitute, because they're open.

READ MORE: Where to buy face masks online in Canada and how to choose Plastic face shields cover the eyes, nose and mouth — all areas where the novel coronavirus can enter the body.

Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?The available research so far indicates that the best face shields for preventing viral spread are hooded or wrap around the sides and bottom of the face ...

While there are partial face shields covering just the mouth and nose available at some stores, “they probably are not as good an alternative as would be a good, tight, form-fitting mask ...

A commuter wears a protective mask, gloves, and face shield while riding the subway in New York, U.S., on Monday, June 8, 2020.

DURBAN - While face masks have become the norm, some people are wearing another type of face-covering a clear plastic shield that covers their entire face known as a face shield. In efforts to ...

The board said face shields will be allocated. On March 3, 2021, Windsor-Essex medical officer of health Dr. Wajid Ahmed recommended that school staff wear approved eye protection in addition to ...

WATERLOO — On June 17, The Canadian Shield, a Class-1 medical device manufacturer, announced the launch of their new BioMask™ line of face masks.

However, not all face coverings will save you from a potentially large fine. According to the bylaw, one type of face covering which has become increasingly popular as the pandemic has progressed – ...

On Monday, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the purchase 18,000 face shields and 4 million disposable masks from the Saskatoon-based company Benchmark Personal Protective Equipment for use ...