Coronavirus face masks and hearing loss: 95% say pandemic has affected ability to communicate, survey finds
January 26, 2021 at 14:32 PM EST
Though studies have found they are effective in helping to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, face masks are not ideal for those living with hearing loss, with some 95% of respondents to a recent survey reporting that these facial coverings have adversely affected their ability to communicate with others during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
