European gas prices hit six-month low as warm weather masks high demand

[ad_1] By Geoffrey Smith  Investing.com — European natural gas prices extended their recent slump on Friday, front-month futures falling to the lowest levels since June in response to warmer weather across Europe that has offered countries a rare chance to replenish reserves. By 07:30 ET (12:30 GMT), the January contract in the Netherlands, which serves … Read more

Living with Covid: How treating masks like umbrellas could help us weather future pandemic threats

[ad_1] Thankfully, the UK now looks to be past the peak of both the recent heatwave and the latest COVID wave. But there will be more of both – and in future, we might think about how we protect ourselves from COVID in the same way we protect ourselves from the weather. An umbrella is … Read more

Face masks made compulsory in Delhi, parts of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh: Know why you should wear them

[ad_1] The rise in Covid cases has once again highlighted the need and importance of wearing face masks, especially in public places. Several governments including Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, have asked their citizens to adhere to the fresh mask mandate. According to a PTI report, Delhi government has made wearing of masks mandatory in … Read more

7 DIY hair masks that will keep all hair problems at bay

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[ad_1] Dryness, brittleness, damage, frizz… we all have hair problems at some point even if we do all the right things. Sometimes your hair just needs a reboot. These DIY hair masks are quick to make and use and have that natural goodness filled with essential nutrients your hair needs for a quick boost. Here … Read more

Masks rules get tighter in Europe in winter’s COVID-19 wave

A man and woman wearing FFP2 masks to curb the spread of COVID-19 are seen in front of a mural depicting Santa Claus, in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022. Italy, Spain and other European countries are re-instating or stiffening mask mandates as their hospitals struggle with mounting numbers of COVID-19 patients. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

[ad_1] A man and woman wearing FFP2 masks to curb the spread of COVID-19 are seen in front of a mural depicting Santa Claus, in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022. Italy, Spain and other European countries are re-instating or stiffening mask mandates as their hospitals struggle with mounting numbers of COVID-19 patients. … Read more

Covid-19: Which masks are most effective against Omicron?

[ad_1] As Omicron — the fastest-spreading variant of SARs-CoV-2 — continues to affect people across the globe, the importance of wearing masks and maintaining social distancing becomes even more important. But there is still confusion regarding the most effective masks against the virus and its many variants. While some people still wear cloth masks, experts … Read more

Face masks rules: Coverings to be compulsory in hairdressers – but not restaurants or pubs

[ad_1] From 4am tomorrow, a new set of coronavirus rules will be in place in England. Face masks and other face coverings will be compulsory on public transport and in shops, and the Government are also asking them to be work in hairdressers banks and post offices. Pubs and restaurants are exempt, however.  Devolved nations … Read more

When can the COVID-19 masks finally come off?

[ad_1] Amid the turmoil of the past two years — a period that included a deadly pandemic, mass layoffs, an ugly presidential election and an attack on the U.S. Capitol — some of the fiercest political debates in America have been waged over a nearly weightless piece of fabric: the face mask. U.S. officials were … Read more