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The Selfie Mask (services.ayespee.net)

The best thing about all the masks people are wearing is that it saves our lives. The worst thing is that we can't see smiles anymore! The Selfie Mask solves this problem by taking your smile from in back of the mask to the fore! You can help us get this mask idea trending on your favorite social media app by giving us a public mention, using our #Smiles2the4 hashtag.

Submitted by mo2 on Sun, 05/10/2020 - 15:05

From Ebola to Coronavirus — A Simple Practice of Sticker-Photo Portraits for Health Care Workers (kqed.org)

From Ebola to Coronavirus — A Simple Practice of Sticker-Photo Portraits for Health Care Workers

The scene has become a familiar one at COVID-19 testing centers: health care workers clad in head-to-toe personal protective equipment with eyes peeking out behind an N95 mask and goggles. Expressions and smiles are hidden behind a protective layer.

The image becomes even more stark when thinking of those alone, in isolation.

Submitted by mo2 on Fri, 05/08/2020 - 15:14

Chile to push ahead with coronavirus 'release certificates' despite WHO warning (reuters.com)

Chile to push ahead with coronavirus 'release certificates' despite WHO warning

SANTIAGO - Chile will push ahead with previously announced “release certificates” for recovered COVID-19 patients despite a World Health Organization warning that there was no evidence they are protected from a second coronavirus infection.

Paula Daza, sub-secretary of Chile’s Health Ministry, told reporters on Sunday that while many uncertainties remain about the global pandemic, evidence points to a reduced risk after a first bout of coronavirus.

Submitted by Admin on Sun, 04/26/2020 - 21:50