New research: Neck gaiters can protect as well as cloth masks, scientists say
“Our intent was not to say this mask doesn’t work, or never use neck gaiters” an associate research professor told the NYT. According to the Duke study, when someone spoke through a neck gaiter, droplets were broken into smaller ones that could stay in the air longer. But other researchers have since found that it was much more likely that Duke's neck gaiter was shedding microscopic pieces of fibers from the fabric. “Observations from the Duke study have been interpreted to mean that neck gaiters cause droplet breakup and are thus worse than no mask,” said Trinity University professor Ryan Davis. “We are working to develop a comprehensive understanding of this mask material dependence.”All of these scientists said that neck gaiters can protect as well as cloth masks, depending on the material they’re made from.
Florida movie theaters can reopen doors Friday under DeSantis Phase 2 plan
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Movie theaters in Northeast Florida will be allowed to reopen Friday as part of the next phase of reopening the state in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Ron DeSantis plan, theyll be able to reopen at 50% capacity and with strict cleaning measures in place. Weve been preparing for it, making plans, really, since the day we shut down," said Ryan Davis, the co-owner. The theater is preparing to welcome moviegoers back inside for the first time in more than two months, cleaning concessions and sanitizing each surface. As both theaters welcome moviegoers back, safety is their top priority so people can once again enjoy films safely.