After taking a big hit during the pandemic, air travel for business and leisure is finally experiencing an upturn.  However, evidence suggests that your risk for contracting COVID-19 and other airborne diseases increases significantly when travelling by plane. Read on for some top tips for minimising your risk of exposure at the airports and on the plane, including the importance of wearing comfortable face masks. Why Are Comfortable Face Masks So Important? Whether you are opting for a reusable or disposable face mask, selecting comfortable face masks that fit well for your next travel venture is vital.  While hygiene controls are strictly applied in airports, the sheer volume of people makes them high-risk zones. The more comfortable your face mask, the less likely you...

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Although most people will think that your mask's colour does not impact its ability to protect you from COVID-19 and other air-borne pathogens, evidence suggests that there is a belief this is not true. Studies are proving that a black face mask can be considered safer than other colours.  Read on to learn more about this interesting phenomenon and decide for yourself if you would prefer a black face mask from now on. Black Goes With Everything French fashioned designer Emmanuelle Alt is credited with the saying, “I'll stop wearing black when they invent a darker colour”.  Black remains a popular favourite among clothing designers as it is associated with elegance, power, intelligence and confidence. Many naturally lean towards selecting black...

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With winter on the way, the risk of being reinfected with COVID-19 will be on the increase. While we are all feeling fatigued by the threats once again, there are still things that we can do to continue to protect ourselves and our loved ones. Your first line of defence is your KN95 face mask. Read on for some reminders of how to protect yourself and your family as we enter the winter months. Reinfection Rates Worldwide research continues on reinfection rates. Currently, evidence shows that if you have had COVID-19 in the last 90 days, you fall into the low-risk category for reinfection, specifically if it is the same variant. Despite having some protection going forward, outside of this 90-day window, a...

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If you are going to be wearing masks all day, you want to make sure that they are comfortable face masks. You can do some things to prevent wearing your face mask from becoming unpleasant. Read on answers to some of the frequently asked questions on making sure that wearing a face mask is a comfortable experience every day. What Can I Do If My Mask Makes Me Hot? If you find yourself overheating inside your mask, it is time to switch to a mask made from natural fibres like wool. These allow for better airflow, which helps prevent the moisture build-up that causes overheating. In addition, natural fibres have been proven to block out more than 99% of dangerous...

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