The ongoing pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus is challenging many aspects of daily
life. Several personal protective devices have become essential in our lives. Face …

Wearing face masks (alongside physical distancing) provides some protection against
infection from COVID-19. Face masks can also change how people communicate and …

Objective To predict the impact of face personal protective equipment on verbal
communication during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Design We assessed the effect of …

With the COVID-19 pandemic, the wearing of face masks covering mouth and nose has
become ubiquitous all around the world. This study investigates the impact of typical face …

Aim The global health pandemic caused by the SARS-coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) has led to
the adoption of facemasks as a necessary safety precaution. Depending on the level of risk …

The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the recommended/required use of face masks in
public. The use of a face mask compromises communication, especially in the presence of …

Abstract Objective The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an ongoing global
pandemic and wearing face mask is recommended across the globe to break the …

Daily-life conversation relies on speech perception in quiet and noise. Because of the
COVID-19 pandemic, face masks have become mandatory in many situations. Acoustic …

The widespread use of face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic has created
communication challenges for many individuals, particularly for those who are deaf or hard …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the speech recognition in noise when
using a transparent mask that allows greater visibility of the talker's face compared to an …