Muslims across Bangladesh celebrated another muted Eid-ul-Fitr Friday without shaking hands and hugging each other thrice after the special prayers amid a host of health protocols put in place during the holiday.
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Masks help reduce COVID-19 transmission: Study
Washington, Xinhua/UNB, Aug 04 – A new study says US communities that made using face masks in public compulsory saw a decline in the spread of coronavirus.
Wear masks in public, says WHO in new coronavirus advice
The World Health Organization Friday changed its advice on face masks amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying they should be worn in places where the virus is widespread and physical distancing is difficult.
White House staff ordered to wear masks
White House staff have been ordered to wear masks when entering the West Wing after two aides tested positive for coronavirus.
Rosatom uses radiation to sterilise medical masks
Sterion, a part of Rusatom Healthcare, has signed a contract with Delrus to sterilize more than 58 million medical masks using radiation technology. Rusatom Healthcare is a concern of Russia's state atomic energy corporation Rosatom while Delrus supplies sterile masks…
Bangladesh lifts ban on export of masks, hand sanitizers
The Commerce Ministry on Thursday withdrew its ban on the export of face mask and hand sanitizers.
Communities in Cox’s Bazar make masks for frontline workers
International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has initiated a project in Cox’s Bazar to produce 6,000 washable cloth masks for frontline Cyclone Preparedness volunteers and Fire Service and Civil Defence personnel who have been working with UN Migration to raise awareness…
Panic buying pushes up prices of masks, hand sanitiser
Dhaka, March 09 – The detection of coronavirus in Bangladesh has triggered a panic buying of face masks, toilet paper and hand sanitiser across the country, including the capital, pushing up their prices.
Mobile courts must stop price hike of masks, hand wash: HC
The High Court on Monday directed the government to operate mobile courts to prevent the price hike of masks, hand wash and sanitizers.
India bans export of protective masks
India on Friday banned the export of personal protection equipment such as masks and clothing amid a global coronavirus outbreak.
Do masks offer protection from new virus? It depends
People around the world are buying up protective face masks in hopes of keeping the new virus from China at bay. Some companies have required them for employees. Schools in South Korea have told parents to equip their children with…
Skulls, masks and dancers as Mexico fetes Day of the Dead
Dancers in indigenous costumes pranced down a broad avenue followed by a float bearing the 20-foot-tall likeness of the goddess Mictecacihuatl, announced as “the queen of the underworld and the guardian of our bones,” crowned by a red feather headdress…