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5 On Your Side's Monica Laliberte says Consumer Reports has found some great beard trimmers.
Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 on Your Side reporter
There's been some debate about whether or not beards can spread coronavirus.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released an infographic detailing how certain types of facial hair interact with respiratory devices.
A research team in Switzerland recently measured bacteria from the facial hair of 18 men. They then compared it to samples taken from the necks of 30 canines. In their findings, the team at Hirslanden Clinic said that the human group had more germs than 23 of the dogs.
Professors with Switzerland's Hirslanden Clinic took swab samples from the whiskers of 18 men and compared them with samples from the necks of 30 dogs of varying breeds.
If your allergies bother you this time of year, ragweed is likely to blame. Mold may also be high because of rain. Some doctors say a beard could help.
West Virginia University holds annual beard growing contest to display their Mountaineer pride. After shaving their beards last month, 19 contestants have been growing their best beards to present to judges Wednesday. (Video from WBOY)