Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

with data focused primarily on the worst scenario.

I'd like to see better data.

Until last Wednesday, I had planned to be teaching starting mid-August wearing a face shield - and had just ordered more-expensive face shields, since I don't like the hug-your-head model. I even spent more to get the ear-to-ear protection. My understanding was that shields provided less protection because of the air gaps (bottom and sides). That was a risk I'd decided to take for the limited time I was in front of the class.

Then on Wednesday, I was told I'd have to teach in a mask because shields are insufficient. That poses communication challenges, especially with individuals who rely in whole or part on lip-reading.