Wearing two face masks, or double masking, can substantially reduce a person’s exposure to coronavirus particles, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC ...

Wearing a mask is one way to reduce the spread of COVID-19. There are many types, including surgical masks, cloth masks, and respirators. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, usually transmits ...

Cloth face masks are useful in protecting against the novel coronavirus — but only if you wash them after every use, according to a new study that found that reusing these face coverings over and over ...

Face masks reduce the spread of viruses passed on from respiratory secretions. While cloth masks are imperfect, widespread use of an imperfect mask has the potential to make a big difference in ...

Your handmade face masks in every color and pattern under the sun may make for quirky accessories, but they should no longer be your go-to protective face coverings during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) ...

Public health experts increasingly advise wearing higher-quality masks when possible. Some European airlines have banned cloth face coverings, favoring surgical masks instead. While he thinks ...