Whereas medical masks are typically tied loosely around the face (hence air can bypass the filter), respirators fit snugly ...

"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.

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

Videos of heavily armed individuals with covered faces and in plainclothes forcibly apprehending immigrants on the street, at workplaces or following court hearings have become common on social media.

There is a time and a place for masks. Halloween. Raccoons. A fancy fairy tale ballroom. Completely appropriate. You should definitely wear one if you’re performing surgery. Do you have a respiratory ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been wearing masks during enforcement operations. Here’s what to know. Lawrey Getty Images/iStockphoto Federal immigration agents have been seen ...

With flu season arriving early and NHS leaders encouraging people with symptoms to wear masks in public, a question arises: ...

Wearing or not wearing a face mask has morphed into a surprisingly provocative act, and it is now one of the chief symbolic flashpoints in the culture wars. People who wear face masks berate and ...

A friend protecting herself from the Beijing smog. Source: Cynthia Kim Beglin But our current situation is incontrovertibly different. Since the WHO declared COVID-19 to be a “global public health ...