Your cloth face mask isn't protecting you against the coronavirus variant omicron, health officials say. As common as cloth face masks have become, health experts say, they do little to prevent tiny ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its mask-wearing advice over the weekend to clarify that some masks are more effective at preventing the spread of COVID than others ...

If you have loved ones who are immunocompromised or not yet eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, you know the problem: They need to wear high-quality masks for safety, but the masks can be uncomfortable ...

The CDC declared "loosely woven cloth products" are inferior to surgical and N95 masks at protecting against COVID-19 particles. Anthony Behar/Sipa USA Cloth face coverings are less effective at ...

ATLANTA — Throughout most of the COVID-19 pandemic, medical experts have said any mask is better than no mask. But now the CDC is considering an update to its mask guidance and potentially ...

The Omicron variant has been detected in 37 states less than three weeks after being named a variant of concern by the WHO (Photo: Chesnot/Getty Images) The Omicron variant has been detected in 37 U.S ...

It's important to mask up in the face of the highly transmissible Omicron variant. Cloth masks don't offer adequate protection, so opt for an approved medical-grade mask instead. Beware of counterfeit ...

With the spiraling coronavirus outbreak numbers in cities and states across the country, U.S. health officials are once again urging people to wear a mask indoors in public, regardless of their ...

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BASE CAMP has launched a new cloth cotton face mask designed specifically for travelers. The mask is particularly suitable for those who are conscientious about their health during their travels.

C Raina MacIntyre receives funding from NHMRC, MRFF and has consulted for Ascend Performance Materials, Detmold Group and Cleanspace in the last 5 years. Lisa M Brosseau has no research funding. Trish ...

Use this free eye mask sewing pattern for costumes and Halloween to make a comfortable, versatile, and durable mask for adults and children. We have started talking about costumes at our house, and we ...