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Florida Has One of the Lowest Covid Death Rates in the Country

November 9, 2021 by Sage Edwards

Florida now has one of the lowest case rates for Covid-19 in the country despite having no mask or vaccine mandates. In the recent Covid-19 surge Florida was recording 101 cases per 100,000 people and only 1.77 new deaths per… [read]

Former FDA Commissioner Says It’s Time to Remove Outdoor Mask Mandates

April 29, 2021 by Sage Edwards

Former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb has said he believes it’s time to do away with outdoor mask mandates at this time. “People could choose to wear a mask if they want to. I think there shouldn’t be requirements that… [read]

Quebec Government Warns About Potentially Toxic Masks Distributed to Schools and Daycares

April 6, 2021 by Sage Edwards

Health Canada has warned about potentially toxic masks that were distributed to schools and daycares and other facilities. A certain model of masks (SNN200642 masks) distributed by a Quebec-based manufacturer but made in China, contains a toxic material that shows… [read]

1.56 Billion Masks Ended Up in Our Oceans Last Year

March 29, 2021 by Sage Edwards

The latest studies on masks estimate that humans are using 129 billion face masks each month, or around 3 million a minute. Experts have warned that mask pollution may be our next big plastic problem. The world health organization estimates… [read]

Texas and Other States Loosen the Reigns on Coronavirus Restrictions

March 4, 2021 by Sage Edwards

The governor of Texas has announced that “It is time to open Texas 100%” Many states have begun lifting restrictions put in place to protect against the Coronavirus. Texas is doing away with its mask mandate and allowing businesses to… [read]

Research Shows Masks Can Impair Babies Speech and Language Development

March 1, 2021 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: March 1, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has changed many aspects of everyday life, and with covid-19 cases being front-page news, many of the repercussions of trying to combat the pandemic, have been swept under the rug. New research has shown that wearing masks… [read]

The Environmental Impact of Disposable Masks

January 22, 2021 by Sage Edwards

Experts are now estimating that 129 billion face masks, and 65 billion gloved, are being disposed of globally each month. Surgical masks weigh approximately 3.6g, equating to 451,500 tons of masks thrown away each month. Conservationists and non-governmental organisations are… [read]