Health
Face shield vs. mask: Which prevents the spread of COVID-19 better? – CBS News
Because the coronavirus spreads mostly through small respiratory droplets, masks appear to be more effective than face shields, experts say.
Plastic face shields are likely not as effective in preventing the spread of the coronavirus as cloth face masks, experts believe. As COVID-19 cases surge in the United States and around the world, doctors continue to urge the public to wear masks, observe social distancing and wash their hands.
In one recent example, during an outbreak of the virus at a hotel in Switzerland, health officials said employees wearing only face shields tested positive, while those wearing masks did not contract i…
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