ATLANTA — ATLANTA— A milder than usual flu season has some suggesting that masks may become a more popular sight in future years. There have been moments throughout our history when flu outbreaks have ...

Face masks can help to reduce transmission of respiratory viruses such as influenza, according to experts and medical evidence, but their effectiveness depends on the type of mask used. Social media ...

WATERBURY, Conn. (WFSB) - Face masks are making a comeback in public spaces as Connecticut experiences one of the most severe flu seasons in decades, with health officials warning the worst may still ...

Paul Hunter consults for the World Health Organization. He receives funding from National Institute for Health Research and has received funding from the World Health Organization and the European ...

Hospitals in Central Virginia are reinforcing mask requirements due to a rise in flu and other respiratory illnesses. The Virginia Department of Health reports that 23% of emergency room visits this ...

Increasing cases of respiratory illness across central Pennsylvania prompted at least one hospital system to revisit its masking policy, urging visitors to mask up to prevent further spread. All forms ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In case you weren’t aware of how serious the flu outbreak in New York is, Capital District hospitals are asking visitors to mask up. Yes, that’s right: Masks are making a ...