As COVID-19 cases increase nationwide due to the newly dominant Omicron variant, you might be rethinking your go-to face masks for running errands, going to work, and traveling. And according to some ...

NEW YORK -- You better start stocking up on your surgical or N95 or KN95 masks. Studies are emerging that cloth masks are not as effective in preventing the spread of COVID. A study released in ...

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, ...

Out of all the different face masks you can choose from, N95 respirators are the most protective, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). They’re designed to filter out at ...

Federal officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated mask guidance this week to suggest Americans choose N95 or KN95s if possible, as respirators better stem the spread of ...

Editor's Note: In light of the hazardous levels of smoke sweeping over the Northeast from wildfires in Canada, we've updated this story to include some guidelines on which reusable face masks can help ...

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