Shields prevent people from\u00a0touching their faces, too, whereas masks can sometimes do the opposite. Additionally, shields can be reused after being washed with\u00a0soap and water\u00a0or wiped with disinfectant. They also allow people to see facial expressions and read lips, which is important for the millions of Americans who are deaf or hearing-impaired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And while shields might look a little strange\u2014they haven\u2019t become a common sight yet in the U.S., even though they have become\u00a0popular\u00a0in Asia\u2014they are far more comfortable than masks are and they allow for easier breathing. \u201cYou literally forget you have them on,\u201d Dr. Perencevich says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe upsides of the shields make them a cheap and easy way to protect one another,\u201d Dr. Fisman says. In a set of policy and public health recommendations released in April 2020, the Infectious Diseases Society of America began\u00a0recommending<\/a>\u00a0the use of face shields<\/a> as a protective measure against the coronavirus, in addition to other methods such as masks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read Full Article at Self.com<\/a><\/p>\n