More-infectious variants of the coronavirus and new federal requirements have people rethinking the quality of their face masks to prevent the spread of Covid-19 until more people can be vaccinated.

A self-proclaimed “mask nerd” warns that not all face coverings are alike, but the best ones work wonders. His unmasking advice hits as cloth coverings are out and CDC-recommended respirators are in.

The omicron variant of the coronavirus may spread more quickly and efficiently, and now that it is the dominant strain it's worth reconsidering use of cloth masks. In some places, such as Minnesota ...

In the race to stop the spread of COVID-19, a three-layer cloth mask that fits well can effectively filter COVID particles, says a group of UBC researchers. After testing several different mask styles ...

As the new year begins and rainy winter weather surges on, cold and flu season is also well underway. With it comes the threat of a new and scary-sounding COVID-19 variant with a recognizable name.

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It’s been a minute since face masks were required in indoor public spaces, but plenty of people still wear the tools to protect against COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, whether they’re hitting ...

Whether you're concerned about outdoor air quality or preventing airborne illnesses such as the coronavirus, here's how to determine which face covering is right for you. By Nicole Charky-Chami, ...

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