Whereas medical masks are typically tied loosely around the face (hence air can bypass the filter), respirators fit snugly and if worn at work must be fit-tested to make sure that all air inhaled or ...

Face masks can help to reduce transmission of respiratory viruses such as influenza, according to experts and medical ...

NHS leaders are encouraging people with flu symptoms to mask up in public. Does the science support this advice?

This week marks five years since March 13, 2020, the day President Donald Trump declared a national state of emergency over the novel coronavirus outbreak. The White House issued the President's ...

A University of Edinburgh study released in 2020 showed how face masks could reduce the distance breath travels by more than 90%. They tested seven types of face covering, from medical grade to ...

The best face masks for aging skin are quick treatments that can help address fine lines and uneven texture. Plus, who ...

When it comes to holiday travel, there's a question on many people's minds -- should you still wear a face mask? Dr. John Brownstein, an epidemiologist at Boston Children's Hospital, says it depends. ...

"We were all very good about infection control during Covid. And we really, really need to get back to that now," said the chief executive of NHS Providers.

KEARNEY – Face masks and social distancing are part of the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s plan to safely return to in-person, on-campus instruction this fall. UNK is requiring students, staff, ...

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has carved out a key exemption to the county’s controversial mask ban — allowing local cops involved in ICE raids and working undercover to still wear face ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- More major retailers are requiring shoppers to wear masks or face coverings while in their stores amid the coronavirus pandemic. Though some defer to local orders regarding masks, ...