Both face shields and masks with exhalation valves were found to be less effective at protecting others from the virus, according to a study on Tuesday.

In many states, wearing a face mask or face shield is required while in public in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Here’s What We’ve Learned About Face Shields and How They Work Against Covid The CDC says using a face shield in addition to a mask could offer additional protection against the spread of Covid ...

Face coverings are required in many places around the US to protect people from coronavirus infections. I tried wearing a face shield instead of a face mask for about a week, and fell in love.

Fauci and other experts stress, though, that face shields are just that: an added layer of potential protection to be in addition to masks, not an alternative.

Why face shields may be better coronavirus protection than masks alone Dr. Imran Siddiqui wears a face shield on the job at Desert Valley Medical Group in Victorville. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times) ...

If someone coughs in your face, a mask won’t protect your eyes, but a shield will. And unlike face coverings designed for single use, such as surgical masks and N95 masks, plastic shields can be ...

Because the coronavirus spreads mostly through small respiratory droplets, masks appear to be more effective than face shields, experts say.

While any face covering is better than nothing, clear plastic shields and masks with exhale valves allow large plumes of particles to escape and may also expose the wearer to more germs.

Masks vs. face shields: What should we be wearing? As officials urge people to cover their faces, more face shields are being used for protection against the coronavirus. Here’s how they stack ...

Doctors compare the effectiveness of face masks and face shields during the coronavirus pandemic. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses depending on your preferences and where you’re wearing ...