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FORBES
#MaskUp #BringBackMasks Trend As Covid-19, RSV, Flu Cases Increase
...with Covid-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and influenza cases on the rise, what would be a simple way to protect yourself and other people? How about that thing that rhymes with simple ask, meaning wear a face mask? Well, the hashtags #MaskUp and #BringBackMasks have been trending on Twitter with health professionals, scientists, and others urging everyone to wear face masks.
PEOPLE
Jennifer Garner, Bella Hadid, and More Celebs Love These Pretty KN95 Masks That Just Got Restocked
It may be time to toss that collection of cloth face masks you purchased in 2020. According to recently updated guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respirators such as N95s and KN95s will offer the "highest level of protection." Luckily, one of Hollywood's favorite face mask brands just restocked a bunch of its stylish KN95 options...
The Daily Beast
The Nightmare COVID Variant That Beats Our Immunity Is Finally Here
A new subvariant of the novel-coronavirus called XBB dramatically announced itself earlier this week, in Singapore. New COVID-19 cases more than doubled in a day, from 4,700 on Monday to 11,700 on Tuesday—and XBB is almost certainly why. The same subvariant just appeared in Hong Kong....
TRAVEL+LEISURE
These Celeb-loved KN95 and 3-ply Face Masks Are Finally Back in Stock
As the omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to spread, it might be time to give your face masks an upgrade. While the CDC guidelines on masks haven't changed, some health experts are recommending opting for 3-ply surgical masks, KN95s, or doubling up on surgical and cloth masks instead of just wearing a single cloth mask...
NBC
COVID Rates Back Above 20% in Parts of Manhattan as Virus Rebounds
A new subvariant of the novel-coronavirus called XBB dramatically announced itself earlier this week, in Singapore. New COVID-19 cases more than doubled in a day, from 4,700 on Monday to 11,700 on Tuesday—and XBB is almost certainly why. The same subvariant just appeared in Hong Kong....
PEOPLE
The Pretty KN95s Blake Lively, Jennifer Garner, and More Celebs Wear Are Secretly 30% Off Right Now
Bored of your white and blue masks? One of Hollywood's favorite face mask brands has an array of vibrant options — and we know an under-the-radar way to save on them.
nbc
‘Troublesome' New COVID Variants Spreading in NY Area at Double US Rate: What Fauci Says
Two new COVID-19 variants that quietly emerged on the scene over the last few weeks -- ones that Dr. Anthony Fauci has described as "pretty troublesome" -- are becoming increasingly prevalent in the New York area and stoking fresh concerns as the nation braces for yet another potential winter surge, the latest CDC data shows...
SCIENCE
Was a study that created a hybrid COVID-19 virus too risky?
This week, Twitter exploded with outrage about a study that seemed to have created a Frankenstein COVID-19 virus: a version of SARS-CoV-2 that combines Omicron, the fast-spreading but relatively mild variant that’s now everywhere, and a deadlier strain from early in the pandemic...
The Daily Beast
This Deadly COVID Twist Is Like Nothing We’ve Seen Before
As the wave of COVID infections from the highly-contagious BA.5 subvariant finally subsided in late July, new subvariants were already competing for dominance—and the opportunity to drive the next wave of infections...
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
The Best Deals on the Stylish KN95 Masks Seen on Olivia Wilde, Eva Longoria and Other Stars
N95, KN95 and KF94 masks have been a in-demand commodity ever since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended them for maximum protection against the more infectious Omicron variant. Stars are among those who have been stepping out in masks (also called air purifying respirators) that complement their style — and one particular Hollywood-favored brand is now on sale for the summer...
The hill
US warned to get ready as Europe deals with new COVID-19 rise
Rising COVID-19 cases in Europe are setting off warnings that the U.S. could experience a new surge this winter. Previous jumps in the U.S. have followed a pattern in which cases first rise in Europe, making officials nervous they could see a spike in U.S. cases as the weather turns. The most recent data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control shows that cases began going up around the beginning of September in Europe...
NBC
‘Troublesome' New COVID Variants Spreading in New England, Across US
Two new COVID-19 variants that quietly emerged on the scene over the last few weeks -- ones that Dr. Anthony Fauci has described as "pretty troublesome" -- are becoming increasingly prevalent in the Boston area and stoking fresh concerns as the nation braces for yet another potential winter surge, the latest CDC data shows...
PEOPLE
Hollywood's Favorite Skin-Friendly Face Mask Is Secretly on Sale — but Not for Much Longer
One face mask may have been sufficient last spring, but now the recommendation is to wear two. Experts are suggesting everyone double up on the protective face covering — or opt for a KN95 mask — to ensure they're best protected against COVID-19 this winter...