Lisa Gagnon

Why can’t I hear when people are wearing masks?

It has been already a long time that masks are an integral part of our lives and the way we communicate with each other. Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine our usual lives without those. However, wearing masks not only comes with benefits of reduced risk of infection from COVID-19, but it also has several unpleasant effects on our breathing, the way we speak and behaviour in the presence of others.