//Does a plastic face shield protect you and others as well as a mask?

Does a plastic face shield protect you and others as well as a mask?

Science is clear on the efficacy of face masks — it’s proven to slow the spread of COVID-19. But what of face shields?You’ve probably seen someone wearing one. It’s basically an individually sized salad bar sneeze guard attached to a headband.The advantages of a transparent plastic face shield over a face mask aren’t trivial. Breathing is easier while wearing a shield. Speech isn’t muffled like