{"id":7572,"date":"2020-08-15T08:48:46","date_gmt":"2020-08-15T13:48:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.faceshield.com\/?p=7572"},"modified":"2020-08-17T12:42:31","modified_gmt":"2020-08-17T17:42:31","slug":"wearing-a-mask-may-not-be-feasible-in-every-situation-for-some-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faceshield.com\/what-experts-say\/wearing-a-mask-may-not-be-feasible-in-every-situation-for-some-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Wearing a mask may not be feasible in every situation for some people"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>According to the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/prevent-getting-sick\/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html#face-shields\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDC guidelines published<\/a> about protection against coronavirus (COVID-19), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faceshield.com\/shop\/\">face shields<\/a> may be a good alternative for people who are either deaf or hard of hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some considerations for individuals who must wear a face shield instead of a mask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Although evidence on face shields is limited, available data suggests that the following face shields may provide better source control than others:<ul><li>Face shields that wrap around the sides of the wearer\u2019s face and extend below the chin<\/li><li>Hooded face shields<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Face shield wearers should wash their hands before and after removing the face shield and avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth when removing it.<\/li><li>Disposable face shields should only be worn for a single-use and disposed of according to manufacturer instructions.<\/li><li>Reusable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faceshield.com\/faq\/\">face shields should be cleaned and disinfected<\/a> after each use according to manufacturer instructions or by following\u00a0CDC face shield <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/hcp\/ppe-strategy\/eye-protection.html\">cleaning instructions<\/a>.<\/li><li>Plastic face shields for newborns and infants are NOT recommended.<\/li><\/ul>\n<script language='javascript' type='text\/javascript'>function getWR360PopupSkin(){return 'light_clean';}<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the latest CDC guidelines published about protection against coronavirus (COVID-19), face shields may be a good alternative for people who are either deaf or hard of hearing. 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