THE CONVERSATION: Face masks are a challenge for people with hearing difficulties

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Description

The use of face masks by the public is a controversial topic and not supported by the World Health Organization. Evidence suggests that while face coverings and surgical masks can prevent large particles spreading from an infected person wearing a mask to someone else, they don’t trap tiny particles such as coronavirus.

Period30 Apr 2020

Media coverage

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Media coverage

  • TitleFace masks are a challenge for people with hearing difficulties
    Media name/outletThe Conversation
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date30/04/20
    DescriptionThe use of face masks by the public is a controversial topic and not supported by the World Health Organization. Evidence suggests that while face coverings and surgical masks can prevent large particles spreading from an infected person wearing a mask to someone else, they don’t trap tiny particles such as coronavirus.
    URLhttps://theconversation.com/face-masks-are-a-challenge-for-people-with-hearing-difficulties-137423
    PersonsKevin Munro

Keywords

  • coronavirus
  • COVID-19
  • audiology
  • face masks