Stanford engineer converts old snorkeling masks into reusable face shields for doctors

Americans are increasingly being spotted wearing face masks in public amid the coronavirus pandemic, as are people are around the globe. Soon, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may advise all Americans to cover their faces when they leave the house, the Washington Post reported.   The agency is weighing that recommendation after initially … Read more

Lucy Hale covers up in a reusable facemask as she goes grocery shopping for a friend

Lucy Hale covers up in a reusable facemask as she goes grocery shopping for a friend By Kellie Chudzinski For Dailymail.com Published: 02:17 BST, 26 April 2020 | Updated: 03:06 BST, 26 April 2020 Lucy Hale did her bit to help friends as the novel coronavirus continues to rage across the country.  The former Pretty … Read more

Andie MacDowell protects herself with a black reusable face mask and gloves as she runs errands

Andie MacDowell protects herself with a black reusable face mask and disposable gloves as she runs errands in LA By Kellie Chudzinski For Dailymail.com Published: 03:13 BST, 25 April 2020 | Updated: 03:13 BST, 25 April 2020 She was recently spotted seemingly sneaking into a closed public park in Los Angeles.  But Andie MacDowell was … Read more

Nonprofit releases open source tool for making 3D print reusable protective masks

A nonprofit initiative aims to put an end to the protective mask shortage that both healthcare workers and the public are facing during the coronavirus pandemic by providing them with tools to make the gear at home. Mask Maker released the first medically-approved design for 3D printed protective masks in an open source program that … Read more

Nonprofit releases open source tool for making 3D print reusable protective masks

A nonprofit initiative has set out fill the need of protective masks during the coronavirus pandemic. Mask Maker has released the first medically-approved design for 3D printed protective masks in an open source tool that is available to the public online. The masks can be created using commonly available materials and hobbyist grade 3D printers … Read more

Canned spirits and reusable bottles included in office inflation figures, ONS says

Gin in a tin and reusable bottles added to the inflation shopping basket thanks partly to David Attenborough and Fleabag Some 16 items were added to inflation ‘shopping basket’ this year These included gluten-free cereals, canned spirits, veg crisps and crumpets 14 were axed, including fruit pies, frozen lamb and overdraft charges ONS said the … Read more

Just Salad suspends its reusable bowls scheme ‘to ensure peace of mind’ over coronavirus fears

Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 5,300 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 140,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type … Read more