As we've already approached the second anniversary COVID-19 pandemic (lol, remember whipped coffee?), it's more important than ever to remain diligent. When it comes to wearing protective face masks, ...

Double masking can improve your protection against the coronavirus. Layering a cloth mask over a surgical mask can improve the fit while maintaining good filtration. However, wearing a surgical mask ...

Masking is one of the best ways we can protect ourselves and others against respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. Research has discovered that not all masks are created equal. Jeremy Biggs, MD, ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has changed its guidelines about masks and respirators a number of times over the past two years and gave its most recent update on January 14, ...

There are many steps that you can take to help prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19. One of these is wearing a mask. When it comes to masks, there are a variety ...

Heavy duty N95 and KN95 masks are best at warding of COVID-19, while commonly worn surgical and cloth face coverings filter only about 10 percent of exhaled aerosols, according to a new study. “The ...

As more contagious coronavirus variants spread in the U.S., some public health experts say it's time to wear two masks. A cloth mask with a surgical mask on top should give more protection, they say.

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Layering your face is in – but not as a fashion statement. It may just save a life. Public health officials are suggesting double masking as a way to increase the level of protection from the ...