New study: Face masks dramatically reduce the spread of droplets from coughing or talking
Face masks reduce the spread of droplets from a person who coughs or talks by up to 99.9%, an experiment shows. Such droplets can transfer…
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Several people in Norway have reported eye problems after using face masks
Doctors in Norway are experiencing an increase in the number of inquiries related to face masks. Many people have problems with their eyes after using…
School union believes Norwegian teachers must be allowed to independently decide on the use of face masks
The National Association of Schools believes that the authorities’ recommendation that doesn’t recommend face masks at schools is outdated. “More and more teachers feel scared,…
New survey: 77% of Norwegians are positive about using face masks
A total of 77% of respondents in a new survey believe that people should wear face masks in Norway. Only 9% replied negatively. The data…
Norway’s Tax Administration introduces mandatory face mask obligation for visitors
All those who show up at the Tax Administration’s (Skatteetaten) premises must wear face masks. “We put health first. We’re introducing the obligatory wearing of…
Norwegian parliament tightens infection rules, recommends MPs wear face masks
The Norwegian parliament (Storting) now recommends that representatives use face masks when it is not possible to maintain a distance of one meter. The recommendation…
Norway’s Labor Party leader spotted without face mask on Oslo subway
Labor Party (AP) leader Jonas Gahr Støre did not follow the City Council’s anti-infection decree in Oslo. He drove on the subway without a face…
Several municipalities around Oslo to introduce mandatory face mask use
Several neighboring municipalities are following in Oslo’s footsteps and will introduce mandatory use of face maks in public transport. The use of a face mask…
Two out of three Norwegians support use of face masks, new survey finds
Two out of three Norwegians are positive about the use of face masks, according to the Norwegian Corona Monitor survey from Opinion. Most Norwegians support…
Recommendation continues for face masks on buses and trains in the Oslo area
The National Institute of Public Health continues the recommendation that people should wear face masks when crowded on public transport in Oslo. The recommendation applies…
Bergen municipality introduces face masks in elderly care
As a precautionary measure, employees and visitors to nursing homes and home services will now wear face masks when it is not possible to keep…
Health workers believe that too few wear face masks
A new survey shows that only 23 percent use face masks when traveling by public transport in Oslo. – “It is very sad that recommendations…
Idar Vollvik arrested regarding face masks’ sale- denies criminal guilt
Idar Vollvik was arrested on Tuesday morning, charged with violating the Medical Equipment Act. The police have also taken action against premises belonging to Vollvik…
Now you can take your driver’s license exam without a face mask
All Driver and Vehicle Licensing Offices in the country are now at the yellow alert level. This means you can take your driver’s license exam…
The Pilots’ Association wants mandatory face-masks at the airports
Congestion at the security checkpoint, travelers from red countries in the duty-free shops and people without face masks: trade union representatives and travelers are asking…
Reason to keep the recommendation for face masks a little longer
On Monday, the authorities’ recommendation for face masks expires. Director of Studies Frode Forland, at the National Institute of Public Health, believes that there is…
WHO & UNICEF: Children over the age of twelve should wear a face mask
According to guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, children over the age of twelve should wear face masks to prevent COVID-19 infection….
Large gap between purchase and sale price of face masks
There is a big price difference between a pack of 50 face masks at a Norwegian pharmacy and the purchase price. The industry explains it…
From today, Monday, it is being recommended to use face masks in several places
From Monday morning, it is recommended by the authorities to use face masks on buses and trains in Oslo and in Indre Østfold municipality where…
Online pharmacies have sold 40,000 face masks per hour
Following the health authorities’ recommendations on face masks in public transport in Oslo and Indre Østfold on Friday, the online pharmacy Farmasiet sold 40,000 face…
