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 ...

This upcoming winter season, the stage is set for seasonal sickness and COVID-19 infection rates to surge aggressively, in what's being called a "tripledemic" — and healthcare experts are urging ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Many health experts agree that the simple cloth masks many of us have been wearing just won't cut it when it comes to keeping us safe from the omicron variant. The new guidance ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville health officials have recommended wearing surgical masks, N95 or KN95 masks as omicron cases continue to spread. Dr. SarahBeth Hartlage from the Louisville Metro ...

Masks were a common sight during the Covid pandemic, and they’re making a comeback (Archive picture: Getty) People on public transport are wearing face coverings again, while hospitals are asking ...

Face masks have been widely used throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to protect people from catching the virus. Researchers discovered certain double masking combinations and fit modifications offer ...

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 ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

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 ...

Without mask mandates, some people may be wondering if there is any benefit to wearing a face mask among unmasked people. Experts say you can still protect yourself wearing a mask as long as you pick ...

Revised to include additional information from the CDC. As the highly transmissible omicron variant of COVID-19 tightens its hold on the country, health experts are urging the public to be more ...