Reuters

Fact Check: Microscopic fibres in face masks, swabs and sanitary pads are not living organisms; they are safe fibres that move due to static or moisture

Social media users have continued to misinterpret videos of moving fibres in COVID-19 test swabs, face masks and sanitary pads as tiny living worms. As Reuters has outlined in a previous fact check ...
Reuters

Fact Check: Fibres in COVID-19 test swabs and face masks are not alive

Close-up camera shots of face masks and COVID-19 test swabs do not show living microscopic worms, but synthetic fibres moving due to static electricity or moisture. The clip shows someone pulling ...
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University of South Florida Health, Northwell Health, Tampa General Hospital and Formlabs earn national recognition for 3D-printed nasal swab used in pandemic

TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2023) – The University of South Florida has been awarded the Patents for Humanity award by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its patent of the 3D printed nasopharyngeal ...