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Fact Check: Do Face Masks Really Prevent COVID-19 Transmission and Reduce Oxygen Levels?

Posts circulating across various social media platforms claim face masks are not an effective tool against the virus and may cause harm to wearers. Medical experts debunked the myths and explained the truth behind the controversial masks.

Economic Shutdown Possible Unless Texans Follow Rules on Wearing Face Masks

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said an economic shutdown is possible for Texas if people don't follow rules on wearing face masks.

Texas Citizens Get Free Face Masks As Their Coronavirus Cases Spikes Up

Texas will start handing out free face masks to every citizen who gets tested for the coronavirus. In a press release last Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared that four pieces of 3-ply surgical face masks would be given free of charge to every Texan who gets tested at a state-run mobile test site.

White House Prepares for Possible Second Wave After 12 States Hit New Record High of COVID-19 Cases

The expected second wave of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. this fall has led to stockpiling of medical supplies and testing kits by the Trump administration.

California Mayor and Sheriffs Refuse to Require Masks, Claims Governor's Order was 'Not Legitimate'

Several officials, including the mayor of Nevada City and sheriffs from Orange, Sacramento, and Fresno, claimed it was not the law enforcement officials' responsibility to impose the order.

Arizona Becomes New COVID-19 Hotspot as Residents Refuse to Wear Masks

State officials reported a 178 percent surge in coronavirus cases in recent weeks as locals flock to public places like bars and malls without wearing face masks.

The New Normal After Lockdowns: Face Masks and Preventive Measures

Some states have already partially reopened, but while the threat of COVID-19 is still present, people will need to wear face masks and obey social distancing measures. Is this the new normal?

Latin American Face Masks: The Emergence of a New Form of Expression

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, a new form of expression is created. Find out here about how Latin Americans are expressing themselves with this COVID-19 accessory.

Check Out These Latina-Owned Businesses and How They are Helping Fight COVID-19

Latina-owned small businesses are also doing their best to give back to the community. Find out here how they are helping their communities fight COVID-19.

Mexican Wrestlers Make Lucha Libre-Inspired Face Masks to Help Combat COVID-19

There have been postponements of wrestling events in Mexico, but Mexican Wrestlers have found a way to help the country fight against COVID-19. Learn more about the story of this amazing deed.
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Stop COVID-19 from Spreading with These Colorful and Artistically-Made Face Masks

Don't settle for just being healthy. Make sure you remain in good health condition. Be equipped with face mask always and opt for the reusable and washable one.

Proper Handling of Face Masks is Advised as the Coronavirus Can Thrive on Face Masks for 7 Days

Find out here how to properly handle face masks, as researchers find that the novel coronavirus can survive on face masks for a week.

HEROES BEHIND BARS: Inmates Help Local Hospitals and Healthworkers

Florida inmates at the Hernando County Detention Center are to the rescue by helping local hospitals and healthcare workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Face Masks: The Ones That Work and Those That Don't

Things that you need to know about different types of face masks before buying or using them. (Photo : Pexels) Since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 as a pandemic, people around the world have clamored for now sold-out or up-cost face masks.
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