Oct 12 2020 10 mins 1
Masks are back in the spotlight as Victoria has tightened its guidelines about what face coverings are allowed.
Originally, people were allowed to use a face mask, scarf, bandana or face shield — but not anymore. Now only fitted face masks are allowed.
Throughout the pandemic there has been mixed messaging on how important they are in the fight against COVID-19.
Today, what you need to know about face shields and washing masks to help protect yourself and others.
Also on today's research roundup episode:
* A study on if a baby can catch coronavirus from breast milk
* A study on the best way to point the nose swab used for COVID testing
* Can SARS-CoV-2 develop resistance to the drug Remdesivir
* The best way to communicate social-distancing and other public health messages
* And what do we know about getting infected by SARS-CoV-2 from meat
Originally, people were allowed to use a face mask, scarf, bandana or face shield — but not anymore. Now only fitted face masks are allowed.
Throughout the pandemic there has been mixed messaging on how important they are in the fight against COVID-19.
Today, what you need to know about face shields and washing masks to help protect yourself and others.
Also on today's research roundup episode:
* A study on if a baby can catch coronavirus from breast milk
* A study on the best way to point the nose swab used for COVID testing
* Can SARS-CoV-2 develop resistance to the drug Remdesivir
* The best way to communicate social-distancing and other public health messages
* And what do we know about getting infected by SARS-CoV-2 from meat
