As parts of the country reopen, some experts want you to consider another layer of personal protective equipment: a clear plastic face shield. And the face shield “allows visibility of facial expressions,” the JAMA authors pointed out. This means face shields are useful in a crowded bus, train or market. In close range, there are times when face shields are not as effective as the N95 that creates a seal around the face. And they stressed that face shields should only be one part of any infection control effort, along with social distancing and washing hands.

Source: The Telegraph June 09, 2020 18:22 UTC