Face masks have become commonplace in the effort to combat COVID-19, but some doctors say it is time to take protection a step further and try full face shields as restrictions slowly begin to loosen.
May 29, 2020 --
A few things make shields superior, he says. For one, many people wear masks that don’t fit well, so they don’t work as well. They also prompt people to touch their faces more, increasing the risk of viral spread. They leave much to be desired in terms of comfort, he says, and they make it harder to breathe.
“I do think we're going to see more and more face shield use,” Kaye says. “Particularly as COVID continues to cause problems.” He also says they may not help prevent airborne transmission, because air that has droplets in it could get sucked under the shield from the bottom opening.
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