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Product Recall for Creepy Town Evil Furry Mask sold by Poundland presenting a serious risk of burns.
Product recall for Winsun Particle Filter KN95 Half Mask YS003 presenting a risk to the respiratory system.
This paper explores the determinants of adherence to wearing a mask and avoiding social gatherings
Product Recall for Haunted House Dracula, Pumpkin and Frankenstein children’s Halloween face masks sold by The Works presenting a risk of burns
Concerns have been raised about the potential for risk compensation in the context of mask mandates for mitigating the spread of COVID-19
Product recall for Pantene Pro-V Gold Series Intensive Repair & Hydration Mask Strength Leave in Conditioner due to labelling issues.
Paper prepared by Duke University academics on face masks.
Product Safety Report for Govek KN95 Face Masks presenting a health risk.
Product safety report for unbranded LED beauty mask presenting a serious risk of electric shock
Product recall for Asda Girls Day of the Dead Costume presenting a risk of strangulation due to the length of the face mask strap.
Paper prepared by the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (NERVTAG) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
Paper prepared by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).
These reviews aim to identify and examine evidence on the effectiveness of face coverings to reduce transmission of COVID-19 in the community.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
Product Recall for Yhong girl's Halloween dress-up star outfit sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of choking. The product also presents flammability, entrapment and asphyxiation risks.
Paper prepared by members of the Hospital Onset COVID-19 Working Group (HOCI) and Environmental Modelling Group (EMG).
Paper prepared by the Data Evaluation and Learning for Viral Epidemics (DELVE) group in the Royal Society.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Tayler on 12 April 2024.
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