Though statewide coronavirus mask mandates have expired, many people have opted to continue wearing them to keep germs and other airborne viruses at bay. And with face masks now a common wardrobe ...

When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first announced that N95 masks should be reserved for healthcare workers, many people turned to KN95 masks for help. But now, there’s a new ...

In the fight against the coronavirus, wearing a good mask is critical for preventing the spread of COVID-19. But due to ongoing shortages, finding medical-grade N95 respirators, the gold standard of ...

A new type of face mask designed to be more breathable than the N95 or KF94 respirators while shielding the wearer from respiratory droplets -- through which the spread of the novel coronavirus can ...

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LOS ANGELES, April 8 (Reuters) - The fast-spreading Omicron variant stoked U.S. interest in better masks for children to ward off COVID-19, and that is adding fuel to an effort that could set the ...

MADISON (WKOW) -- Nearly two years into the pandemic, health experts say wearing a cloth mask no longer provides adequate protection against contracting or spreading COVID-19. "The conditions are ...

As the omicron variant of COVID-19 surges across the nation and here in Massachusetts, disrupting the start of school, many people are wondering how they can keep themselves and their families safe.

Each week, we answer "frequently asked questions" about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at [email protected] with ...