NORFOLK, Va. — Face masks work. They prevent your respiratory droplets from reaching other people, and vice versa. Yes, there are differences between cloth and surgical face masks -- but a health ...

While reusable face masks have become common in the past two years, some medical experts say a reusable cloth mask may not be the best option anymore, especially with the omicron variant. In a change ...

Many people choose to wear an N95 mask as a way to reduce exposure to harmful viruses and airborne toxins or pollutants.

In a recent article published in the journal Physics of Fluids, researchers explored the influence of perimeter leakage on the effectiveness of face masks. Study: Perimeter leakage of face masks and ...

As COVID cases are surging, the demand for facial coverings that provide better protection with facial coverings are also on the rise. The Black community needs to remain especially vigilant in ...

As the latest COVID-19 variant drives an avalanche of new infections, you’re wise to wonder about the best face mask for omicron. Will a cloth mask still protect you? Should you be double masking?

We’ve tested three smart face masks from AirPop, Binatone and UVMask to see if they’re worth considering and what their accompanying tech actually adds. The UVMask is a crowdfunded product and costs a ...

Editor’s Note (4/19/22): This article is being republished in light of a recent ruling by Florida federal judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle striking down a federal mask mandate on airplanes and public ...

Joel Rindelaub does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

The Delta variant has become the dominant strain of COVID, now accounting for more than 93% of all cases in the U.S., mostly among the unvaccinated population. The Centers for Disease Control and ...