Inside Jake Quickenden’s stunning holiday where he popped the question to fiance Sophie Church

ladies tights such as pantyhose on your face could reduce the risk of getting Covid, more so than masks.A major risk identified with commonly worn face masks is that they do not fit tightly enough to block viral particles from being inhaled or exhaled significantly.Cambridge University researchers have tested seven hacks to improve the fit of masks.Their new study outlined DIY hacks people have used to make masks fit better, including using rubber bands or tape.They found the most effective tactic was to wrap pantyhose around the bottom half of the face or on top of a mask.Researchers have said that this could reduce the number of viral particles by up to seven times more than a loose mask on its own by sealing the gaps around the nose and mouth.They raised that the social and physical impact of wearing tights on your face in public was "unlikely to be tolerated for an extended period of time".Tight-fitting medical masks are great at blocking out the virus, but many describe them as uncomfortable.The study raised that the most common surgical or cloth masks are far less resistant to Covid.Cambridge researchers recruited four volunteers to try seven different mask hacks - the study looked at both surgical and KN95 masks.Other methods included tying the ear bands to make the masks fit more tightly or stuffing the gaps with bandages.Participants did seven minutes of various exercises designed to mimic real-world interactions such as talking, smiling, nodding and eating.The researchers measured how well the masks fit by monitoring the filtration efficiency and calculating a 'fit factor' score.Pantyhose and cloth tape were most effective, increasing the fit factor by 27.7 and 14.7.Surgical masks performed better if worn in

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Winter Olympics descended into absolute chaos.Players remained in their dressing room while they waited for the Russian Olympic Committee's (ROC) Covid-19 test results to come through following a delay.The ROC skated onto the Wukesong Sports Centre ice for the introductions but were left standing on the blueline as the Canadians failed to join them.When Canada eventually came out for the game, players on both sides took the ice wearing masks due to "safety and security concerns" as things got off to a chaotic and confusing start.ROC players, however, removed their masks for the third period while the Canadians continued to wear theirs.Canada went on to register a routine 6-1 win but despite the result being a forgone conclusion, the contest was far from uneventful."Russia's results from this morning weren't back in yet," said Canada forward Natalie Spooner."I know in the past few days they've had a few positives and we just wanted to make sure their results came back and we were safe to play."Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

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All Of Us Are Dead has become the fifth most popular Non-English language series on Netflix.According to a report by Variety, the zombie thriller series debuted on the streaming service’s top 10 most popular TV (Non-English) shows of all time yesterday (February 8). The list ranks titles based on the number of hours a series has been viewed on its first 28 days on Netflix.Data from Netflix shows that All Of Us Are Dead logged 361million hours viewed following its premiere on January 28.

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Jake Quickenden has shared how his soon-to-be-wife Sophie Church dropped a massive hint that she was ready to get married.The 32 year old, who recently appealed to police as his baby son Leo was sent death threats by a troll, opened up about their relationship in an exclusive interview with OK! Online weeks before getting down on one knee. During the chat, the reality star explained that the his other half had been looking at rings by herself and sent one that she liked to him for reference when he was ready to propose.

Jake Quickenden melted fans' hearts after revealing his romantic proposal to his other half, Sophie Church.The TV personality, who first found fame on The X Factor, announced his engagement during a relaxing family holiday to Greece, where he'd flown out with his fiancee, their son Leo, and Sophie's son Freddie. Jake, 32, and Sophie, 27, welcomed son Leo Oliver earlier this year in March, and is the first child they share.

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Former X-Factor star Jake Quickenden has shared some very exciting news with his  Instagram followers, as he has announced his engagement to girlfriend Sophie Church.

X Factor star, 32, shared the happy news on his Instagram page on Saturday afternoon, as he posted a sweet snap of himself sharing a passionate kiss with his bride-to-be Sophie, alongside the caption: 'She said yes!'Jake, who shares son Freddie with Sophie, wrote: 'The love of my life the mother to my beautiful Leo and Freddie, I love you so much… this isn't a drill it's actually happening. ' The couple appeared completely loved-up in a stunning snap they both shared to their respective Instagram pages.

JAKE Quickenden has revealed his engagement to girlfriend Sophie Church after a romantic holiday proposal. The couple have been holidaying in Rhodes, Greece and on Saturday, Jake, 32, revealed he had popped the question during the trip.

X Factor star took to Instagram to announce their engagement, blessing fans with a photo as the mum-of-two showed off her diamond ring.Alongside the idyllic couple shot, the 32-year-old said: ‘SHE SAID YES…. The love of my life the mother to my beautiful Leo and Freddie, I love you so much…‘This isn’t a drill it’s actually happening.’Fans and famous friends were beside themselves with the news, flooding the comments with love.‘Congratulations you two!!! So happy for you both,’ one commented.‘At last congratulations to you both can’t wait to see you all love you millions xxxx,’ another agreed.‘Oh how wonderful.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterX Factor star Jake Quickenden has asked girlfriend Sophie Church for her hand in marriage.Sharing the gleeful news, he took to Instagram sharing a loved up snap that included the caption: "She said yes."Jake, who shares son Leo with Sophie, penned: "The love of my life the mother to my beautiful Leo and Freddie, I love you so much… this isn't a drill it's actually happening."When thinking about the next phase in their relationship, Jake was open to the idea of popping the question and even hinted that it could happen soon.Speaking to the Daily Mail a few months back, he said: "We're not engaged yet."I'll just leave it at that. Very soon.

Jake Quickenden has revealed he's set to be married after proposing to his girlfriend Sophie Church in Greece.The 32 year old, who shares baby boy Leo with the brunette beauty, took to his Instagram feed to announce the happy news with his 943,000 followers as he shared a loved-up snap of them kissing.The photo shows The X Factor star dressed in a plain black shirt with a matching black hat alongside a pair of light denim jeans. Meanwhile, his bride-to-be can be seen wearing a green patterned dress with flat shoes.The dazzling engagement ring is in full view as they share a passionate kiss with a stunning backdrop of Greece.