LOS ANGELES - Thousands of individuals and organizations have answered the call to produce homemade masks amid serious shortages of medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic, but researchers say that while masks are important in fighting the spread of the disease, the material used to make them matters.

Researchers at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center evaluated approximately 400 masks made by community volunteers in order to find which, if any, masks worked as well as N95 respirators or any other medical-grade surgical masks. RELATED: Etsy calls on sellers to make face masks amid COVID-19 shortages “We saw the possibility that we could face a shortage of surgical masks in the hospital and wanted to investigate the possibility of

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Under fire league bosses are set to hold urgent talks to come up with a new plan for dealing with the coronavirus crisis after the game was ravaged by a weekend of civil war.

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As the going gets tough, America returns to experts for help

An invisible enemy is killing thousands and forcing people worldwide to cower behind closed doors. Unfounded conspiracy theories and miracle “cures” abound on social media. Politicians and pundits send mixed messages about how to protect yourself.

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Orlando police search for missing, disabled 17-year-old

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Police Department is searching for a missing and disabled 17-year-old, according to a news release.

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Dolly Parton shares special Easter message: It's 'a little different this year' with coronavirus

Dolly Parton is encouraging her fans to celebrate Easter regardless of their current circumstances. Parton shared a video on social media on Sunday to wish her followers a happy Easter and to share a special message.

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Lionel Messi could play decisive role in Lautaro Martinez transfer chase

Lautaro Martinez’s agent Sergio Zarate has admitted that Lionel Messi could play a huge part in the Inter Milan striker’s next move as he looks to manoeuvre a big-money transfer for his client.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar goes sleeveless on walk with Freddie Prinze Jr and kids during quarantine

Sarah Michelle Gellar is enjoying plenty of quality family time as she quarantines amid the growing coronavirus pandemic.The Golden Globe nominee even created a hilarious drinking game for other parents stuck at home in isolation.She cut an athleisure chic look in black Saturday as she took a break from quarantine with husband Freddie Prinze Jr and their kids for some fresh air and a stroll in their Los Angeles neighborhood.

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Bethenny Frankel hits grocery store ahead of Easter festivities with her nine-year old daughter

The former Real Housewives Of New York star's foundation is on track to distribute $15 million in aid across more than 15 states this week.Ahead of her Easter festivities at home, Bethenny Frankelstocked up on some essentials during in the Hamptons on Saturday.While working to make the holiday special for her nine-year-old daughter, the 49-year-old Skinnygirl founder made a grocery run in a face mask, gloves and a pair of light-wash blue jeans.

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Mariah Carey serenades frontline workers with moving performance of her hit Hero: 'We are united'

Mariah Carey shared her support of essential workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic with a moving performance of her 1993 number-one singleHero.Before her special performance, which also streamed on Joel Osteen's virtual Easter Sunday service, the five-time Grammy winnerintroduced her YouTube video by admitting she was just doing her best, without the ability to come together.'We find ourselves in a unique time in history where we can't celebrate together in person, and I'm grateful that so many of us are staying home and staying safe,' the 50-year-old hitmaker said in the clip on Saturday, while speaking at her home recording studio.

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Jessica Simpson, Tori Spelling and Lucy Hale celebrate Easter Sunday from home amid quarantine

Deep into the coronavirus pandemic, celebs are practicing social distancing as they self-quarantine.But that won't stop Hollywood's A-list from a celebration as they take to social media for Easter Sunday.Tori Spelling channelled her best bunny as she and her children took some photos in their backyard. Happy Easter! Tori Spelling channelled her best bunny on Easter Sunday as she and her children took some photos in their backyardThe 46-year-old wore matching ears with daughters Stella, 11, Hattie, eight, and son Beau, three.She posted a video of herself and the kids performing a choreographed bunny hop dance routine.

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Rihanna jabs Trump, says she's too busy 'trying to save the world' from coronavirus to release music

Rihanna is speaking her mind. During an Instagram Live session this past Friday, a fan asked the 32-year-old singer when her upcoming album will be released, when she implied that she's working harder to flatten the coronavirus curve than President Trump "If one of y'all motherf--ers ask me about the album one more time when I'm trying to save the world, unlike y'all president," said Rihanna, per E! News.

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Coronavirus: Manufacturer in London, Ont., producing face shields for local hospitals

A local machine and tools manufacturer has kept its workshop busy producing PPE (personal protective equipment) face shields for health-care workers.

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Lockdown 2.0: Hotspots in focus as India explores decentralized exit strategy

As the nationwide lockdown nears an end, hotspots or infection clusters across India have risen three-fold to 150 in the past week, complicating the government’s efforts to contain the spread of covid-19.

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10-fold strategy that India needs to adopt for exiting from ongoing lockdown

In some states/districts, curbs on gatherings, public transport, opening of malls, hotels, schools should continue

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Kim Kardashian and Hugh Jackman lead praise for opera singer Andrea Bocelli’s emotional Music For Hope gig in Milan

Kim Kardashian, Hugh Jackman and Kaley Cuoco have led the celebrity praise for opera singer Andrea Bocelli’s moving concert in Milan tonight.

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Tina Fey, Adam Sandler & ‘SNL’ Cast Pay Tribute To Show’s Longtime Music Supervisor Hal Wilner, Dead At 64

At the end of the very first “At Home” edition of “Saturday Night Live”, some special guests joined the cast to pay tribute to a longtime member of the show’s behind-the-scenes team: Hal Wilner, the show’s music supervisor since 1980. According to Rolling Stone, Wilner passed away on April 7 of complications consistent with COVID-19.

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Mamata, BJP in fresh face-off over ‘fake news’ on lockdown inBengal

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Do Your Part: Italian restaurant makes special delivery to feed hospital workers

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Coronavirus: U.S. economy could begin ‘rolling reentry’ as early as May, Fauci says

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Ben Affleck & Girlfriend Ana de Armas Enjoy a Stroll Together on Easter Amid Quarantine

Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas are getting some fresh air on Easter.

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Shailene Woodley Reveals Major Health Scare In Her Past: ‘Am I Going To Survive What I’m Going Through?’

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Joe Giudice Is “Overwhelmed with Emotion” While Spending Easter Without His Daughters

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Oil price war ends with historic OPEC+ deal to cut production

The world’s top oil producers pulled off a historic deal to cut global crude output and put an end to a devastating price war.

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Alesso & Liam Payne's 'Midnight' Collab Voted This Week's Favorite New Music: See the Poll Results

Artists are getting creative in isolation as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic, and Alesso and Liam Payne managed to film a music video for their new collaboration, "Midnight" -- and win over fans in the process.In this week's eclectic new music poll, Alesso and Payne's joint effort brought in about 37 percent of the total vote.

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Fauci says 'rolling reentry' of US economy possible in May

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If I don’t deliver milk, old men and women, and kids will die. I have an opportunity to serve the people.

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Lauv Shares New Song 'Miss Me,' Written During Coronavirus Lockdown: Listen

Lauv might be stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic, but that's not stopping the Los Angeles-based artist from releasing new music.On Sunday (April 12), the singer-songwriter-producer shared his new song "Miss Me." He teased the smooth track on Instagram, posting a homemade video of life indoors during coronavirus. The clip features Lauv and his friends showing off their dance moves, scenic views of L.A., and cute cameos from his small dog."MADE THIS SONG DURING QUARANTINE AND DIDNT WANNA WAIT TO PUT IT OUT SO HERE IT IS 'MISS ME' ON SOUNDCLOUD NOW," Lauv captioned the Instagram video.Prior to the coronavirus lockdown, Lauv was promoting his 21-song debut album, How I’m Feeling, which arrived on March 6.

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Gal Gadot Uses This Skincare Mask Three Times a Week & It's On Sale!

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Canadians face misinformation, uncertainty in bid to protect against coronavirus: experts

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Coronavirus: US reopening could start ‘in some ways’ in May, says Fauci

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Combating Covid-19: One person in Andhra Pradesh to get 3 masks

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At Home With Cynthia Bailey: ‘RHOA’ Star Gushes Over ‘Date Night’ Walks Outside With Fiance Mike Hill

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'MILF', 44, with hundreds of tattoos, including on her face, reveals her ink online

A 44-year-old woman with hundreds of tattoos on her face and body has shared details of her ink online.

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Oil negotiators race against clock to clinch historic deal

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Digital payments in slow lane as e-commerce, travel services face disruption

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The new reality of coronavirus for Canadians: focus of new Global News program

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Piers Morgan speaks out on ‘debonair’ Sir Stirling Moss as Formula One star dies aged 90

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Andhra Pradesh to buy 16 crore masks to give it to every person

AMRAVATI : The Andhra Pradesh government here on Sunday decided to provide protective masks to every resident to block spread of coronavirus and ordered procurement of 16 crore masks.

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Motor racing great Stirling Moss dies aged 90

LONDON – Stirling Moss, a daring, speed-loving Englishman regarded as the greatest Formula One driver never to win the world championship, has died. He was 90.

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