For months, scientists have been saying masks reduce transmission of COVID-19. They now think masks can also make the illness less severe. The reason is the barrier created by a mask likely limits the ...

It might be time to level up your mask game. With the highly contagious Omicron variant around, the CDC may soon recommend trading in your cloth masks for higher-quality KF94, N95, and KN95 masks, ...

The New Jersey, New York and Connecticut governors have signed executive orders mandating all residents to wear cloth face masks in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult ...

DETROIT – Researchers are learning more about what makes a cloth mask more effective against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). A new study in the medical journal, Thorax, indicates that layers are ...

In the omicron era, you need your face mask to work harder to keep you from getting or spreading COVID-19. Here’s a guide to choosing the best type, plus tips on how to get maximum protection from ...

Which filter inserts for masks are best? Cloth masks typically are the most affordable options for staying healthy and safe in crowded public settings because you can wash them and repeatedly wear ...