Machine wash your cloth masks, study finds

Cloth masks have been somewhat controversial during the pandemic, with a randomised trial in health workers in Vietnam a few years ago suggesting they increased the risk of respiratory infections.… more

Hand-washing masks increases risks: study

Hand-washing cloth masks only increases the risk of COVID-19 contamination but machine-washing them can make them as safe as surgical masks, according to new research. Professor Raina MacIntyre, of… more

Do cloth masks work? Only if you machine wash them after use, researchers say.

A new publication from researchers at UNSW Sydney recommends daily washing of cloth masks to reduce the likelihood of contamination and transmission of viruses like SARS-CoV-2. READ MORE

Expert’s third wave warning for Australia

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/experts-third-wave-warning-for-australia/news-story/b1998f181312d818f899e5fa36dfa7dc We haven’t even beaten the coronavirus second wave yet,… more

Raina MacIntyre: Cloth masks should be washed appropriately everyday.

In many countries around the world, shortages of PPE have led to widespread cloth mask use. In 2020, there has been a proliferation of research on fabrics, fit, filtration and design of cloth masks,… more

Home quarantine back on the agenda for returning Australians

Australians returning from overseas could have the option to quarantine at home but they may be tracked with an ankle bracelet or police check-in app. READ MORE