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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

Richard Madeley has made a cheeky dig at wife Judy Finnegan while discussing pop star Anne-Marie's fall during her live performance at the BRIT Awards.The 65-year-old presenter was back on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday alongside co-host Susanna Reid.They kicked off the latest ITV breakfast show by discussing all gossip from the BRITs ceremony the night before.Richard brought up the moment that pop star Anne-Marie, 30, took a dramatic tumble while performing her song Kiss My (Uh Oh) in front of fans at the O2 Arena and millions of viewers at home.Fans were quick to throw their support behind the singer for continuing with her big performance despite hurting her left ankle.During the conversation, Richard couldn't help but bring up his wife Judy's memorable wardrobe malfunction from the 2001 National Television Awards.Judy revealed a lot more than she intended to when she took to the stage to accept an award alongside husband Richard 21 years ago.Poor Judy's top opened as she went onstage, leaving her white bra on display to the audience at the Royal Albert Hall, and more than 12 million viewers at home.Fans of the annual awards show were left gobsmacked when her black outfit fell open to reveal her busty lingerie as she stepped up on-stage.Even worse, she and Richard seemingly had no idea what was going on.Colleague John Leslie realised they were none the wiser, and he ran on stage to help preserve Judy's modesty and cover her up.Speaking about Anne-Marie's fall, Richard joked: "At least she didn't show her bra."Susanna added: "For all the younger viewers, can you explain?"Richard went on to explain the moment Judy flashed her underwear to the nation.He continued: ""Before we went to the awards, Judy said 'I haven't

Prince Harry reportedly went “ballistic” after Prince William uttered five words which caused things to change forever. The Duke of Sussex got engaged to Meghan Markle in November 2017, before the pair married six months later in May 2018.

Love Island in 2017 and later became a regular cast member on ITV's The Only Way Is Essex. Olivia took to TikTok, where she delighted fans with a transformation video as she took part in a current trend where users share a throwback photo from their past.At the start of the TikTok, the TOWIE star appears on screen as we all know her to look from when she first appeared on Love Island.In the video, a current photo of Olivia then disappears and reveals a pastime photo of her when she was in her youth where she looks completely different.The photo revealed Olivia before any plastic cosmetic enhancements, where she opted for a more fresh-faced and filler-free appearance as she posed for a photo with heavy mascara.In the current TikTok trend, Olivia can be seen lip-synching to an infamous America's Next Top Model scene where show host Tyra Banks is heard saying: "It is so bad, I want to give you a zero. But that's not possible.

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.

Coronation Street star Sally Carman has given fans a glimpse inside her home.

MOMOLAND member Daisy has revealed that she hasn’t spoken to her ex-groupmates since 2019.Earlier today (February 9), the K-pop idol took to her newly launched Instagram account to answer questions about her whereabouts following her departure from MOMOLAND in 2020. During the series of Instagram Stories, the singer revealed that she has not been in contact with her former groupmates since 2019.“We haven’t spoken since 2019!” the idol’s Instagram story reads.

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.

Adele extended her record as the most-decorated female at the Brit Awards by adding to her haul of awards.

Social housing tenants living in 'freezing' conditions since flammable cladding came off their blocks have called a hike in their rent a 'scandal'.

The launch of ‘Dying Light 2’ has certainly not been without issues. Pre-release, critics had numerous patches that fixed things like missing audio, and co-op wasn’t available until the game officially launched.

As we get closer to the February 25th release date for Valve’s handheld PC Steam Deck, samples of the device are being sent to media, and we’re getting some new information ahead of the final reviews that will likely be out closer to launch. It seems that for now outlets can only talk about the hardware itself, and that so far, the device is sounding pretty good.

Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, the makers of the hugely popular ‘Grand Theft Auto’ series, has revealed some facts and figures about its titles in the financial reports for the quarter ending in December 2021, and some of the numbers are staggering, with ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ reaching a billion in retail sales faster than any entertainment release in history.

Developing titles that fans seemed to love like Enslaved, but that didn’t sell well, Ninja Theory’s Tameem Antoniades says the studio felt cursed. Now part of Microsoft following an acquisition, it seems things might finally be on the up for the studio, and ‘Hellblade 2’ is sounding like it’s going to be pretty impressive indeed according to an interview on NME.com.

Epik High frontman Tablo has tested positive for COVID-19.OURS, Epik High’s management agency, confirmed the news through a press statement released earlier today (February 9).“Tablo experienced minor symptoms on February 3 and underwent PCR testing, and his results came back negative the next day (January 4),” the agency said, as translated by Soompi. “However, he voluntarily got tested again on February 8, and his results came back positive this morning.”The statement also noted that the rest of Epik High and staff members who were recently in contact with Tablo underwent rapid antigen testing following the hip-hop artist’s diagnosis.

Father John Misty has shared ‘Q4’, the second single from his forthcoming album ‘Chloë and The Next 20th Century’.Following on from last month’s ‘Funny Girl’ – a sauntering, piano-led ballad – ‘Q4’ is a little more lively, with Josh Tillman crooning about an author fading into obscurity above lush orchestration, jaunty harpsichord and a four-on-the-floor drum rhythm.“A new work of semi-memoir sits / inside the weekend book editor’s desk,” Tillman sings. “And while they have not mentioned it / she must watch roses get thrown at less.”Listen to ‘Q4’ below – an accompanying music video directed by Grant James is set to premiere at 2PM GMT today (February 9).‘Chloë and The Next 20th Century’, Tillman’s fifth studio album under the Father John Misty moniker, is set to arrive on April 8 via Sub Pop and Bella Union.

Eva Longoria brought black back with the chic ensemble she donned while walking the streets of New York City on Tuesday.The actress, 46, wore a black pantsuit over a matching low-cut blouse. She held a black clutch bag in her right hand.The Desperate Housewives star finished off her ensemble with a pair of black boots.

Anna Kendrick will be teaming up with Barbie herself in the full Super Bowl commercial for Rocket Homes and Rocket Mortgage.While fans will have to wait until the big game on Sunday, February 13 to see the full ad, a new 30-second teaser debuted on Monday.The teaser shows that, despite being an incredibly accomplished actress, Kendrick still has her fangirl moments, especially when it comes to Barbie. Teaming up:Anna Kendrick will be teaming up with Barbie herself in the full Super Bowl commercial for Rocket Homes and Rocket Mortgage Fangirl:The teaser shows that, despite being an incredibly accomplished actress, Kendrick still has her fangirl moments, especially when it comes to BarbieThe teaser shows Kendrick, wearing a black sweater under a white dress shirt with a sparkling collar, as she tries to express her excitement.'I'm so excited we're in the Rocket Super Bowl commercial together,' Kendrick says, though we don't see who she's talking to yet.

George Clooney and his wife Amal, a respected human rights lawyer who champions humanitarian causes,accepted their first joint award together.On Tuesday night, the couple were honored with a Catalyst Award for using their platforms to inspire social change during a virtual ceremony, shared on the Elevate Prize Foundation's YouTube channel.Thetwo-time Oscar winner, 60, began their speech by stating the Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ)'s mission is to 'work to free the innocent and punish the guilty' one case at a time. An honor: George Clooney and his wife Amal, a respected human rights lawyer who champions humanitarian causes, accepted their first joint award together His spouse,44,added: 'The funding we receive from this award will support our TrialWatch program, which monitors criminal trials around the world and defends individuals who are unjustly detained, including journalists, women, LGBTQ persons and minorities.' 'Our goal at the foundation is to free the innocent and punish the guilty.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are enjoying a night out with their kids!

The alleged leader of a drugs gang texted an associate 'game over g!' as police uncovered guns and grenades during dramatic swoops at a block of flats in Stretford last year, a jury has been told.