Iowa City doctors and public health experts suggested that the face shield was a better option than the face mask for various reasons

In a  recent JAMA opinion article published on April 29, Iowa City doctors and public health experts suggested that the face shield was a better option than the face mask for various reasons. Face shields are easier to disinfect than cloth masks, and it's easier to breathe while wearing one, the researchers wrote. Face shields prevent the wearer from touching much if not all of their face, while a cloth mask only covers the nose, cheeks, and mouth. There’s also no need to remove a shield when you’re talking to someone, which people tend to do with a mask. 

Read the full article here https://www.health.com/condition/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/face-shield-coronavirus?amp=true