Masks

Collagen face masks are the latest skincare sensation taking over social media.

Skincare expert reveals if viral collagen masks really work

New Covid variant Arcturus has been found in the UK

Arcturus: New Covid variant found in UK

Spain, France and Turkey travel  update by Foreign Office

Who's behind the masks?

The Masked Singer 2023: Bookies predict who is behind the masks

From left: Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross

How to watch the new series of ITV’s The Masked Singer

Colds are hard to avoid, when it seems everyone has one

Top tips to avoid getting the dreaded cold

Where in the UK still has Covid restrictions? Restrictions explained including Scotland, England, Wales and NI.

Covid restrictions explained: Scotland, England, Wales and NI

The Limelight doubled up as a vaccination clinic recently, but will return to being a nightclub on October 31. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Masks can be removed for dancing when NI clubs reopen, Stormont ministers agree

First Minister Paul Givan.

Masks here to stay for autumn and winter, says First Minister

Pupils wearing masks hampers the ability of teachers to assess the degree of understanding of their teaching from the facial expressions of the students, writes Hugh McCarthy. "Expressions are essential too to gauge emotions and for teachers to detect non verbal communication"

Ex school principal: Education and socialisation cannot happen behind a mask

Peter Robinson says face-masks should be a strict requirement – and that users need to make sure they are functional first, and fashionable second

Peter Robinson: Hokey-cokey lockdowns cannot be our solution to this pandemic

Martin and Roman Kemp

Masks won’t keep us from smiling says new research

These are the safest kinds of face coverings to wear - according to new research

The effectiveness of face masks lessens when they get wet, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other health experts have warned (Photo: Shutterstock)

Face masks become less effective in the rain - here’s what experts are saying

Letter to the editor

It seems people are so afraid to die they have actually forgotten how to live

Many people who don’t like face masks have opted for plastic face shields or masks with valves, making it easier to breathe (Photo: Shutterstock)

Masks with valves and plastic face shields less effective at reducing spread of ... Helen Johnson

The Canary Islands have seen a spike in cases in recent weeks (Photo: Shutterstock)

Indoor nightlife and outdoor smoking are to be banned in the Canary Islands - th...

Do children have to wear face masks on flights? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the rules around children wearing face masks on planes - from Easyjet,...

Cinemas can reopen from Friday

Cinemas, gyms and horse racing return today under latest NI lockdown relaxation

Airline Jet2 is getting ready to restart its summer trips, with flights due to begin from 15 July. But there will be certain rules in place that travellers will need to follow, in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19 (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the new rules Jet2 passengers will now have to follow

News Letter editorial

The easing of lockdown is only catching up with what many people are already doi...

Health Minister Robin Swann

First consignment of £60m Chinese PPE order arrives in NI

Are you thinking about making your own face masks? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how to make your own face masks - and where you can buy them

Mary Murphy wearing face mask which she has designed

Masks 4 All Ireland designs bespoke facemasks

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, you may now be wearing a face mask when leaving the house for your daily walk or when visiting the supermarket (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how you should and shouldn’t wear a face mask - according to experts

Here's what experts say about whether scarves are a suitable alternative to face...

"Whos laughing now? " photographs of clown masks posted online by the PSNI after making three arrests in Armagh.

Police taking clown complaints from every county

The public across Northern Ireland has made 62 complaints to police this month about people dressed as clowns.

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