The receptionist at the doctor's office asks a question from behind her double mask and face guard on the opposite side of a large, plastic partition. "Excuse me, what was that again?" It's a phrase I ...
The use of masks is effective in controlling the spread of the virus, but it is not without negatives. In particular, as masks cover the lower face, they conceal facial expressions; hence, it is ...
Speak louder, shout if you have to — that’s how Kristin Rice has been communicating with others, particularly while outdoors, with half of her face covered by a mask. “In a crowded area, you are ...
The United Nations Department of Global Communications (DGC) promotes global awareness and understanding of the work of the United Nations through its network of United Nations Information Centres ...
With more people wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, it's creating challenges for those who are deaf and hard of hearing. Alicia Lane-Outlaw of St. Paul is deaf and is having trouble ...
Placing an order at a deli counter while wearing a mask and standing 6 feet away can be difficult. Try teaching a class full of schoolchildren and connecting with students who are themselves wearing ...
Commercially available transparent face masks allow for the perception of facial expressions while suppressing the dispersion of respiratory droplets that spread the SARS-CoV-2, and thus have a clear ...