Citing community transmission and record high cases of COVID-19 as the omicron variant spreads, U.S. hospitals and health systems are urging patients and visitors to opt for medical-grade face masks ...

OAKLAND, Calif. - As COVID cases are rising here in the Bay Area and nationwide, medical experts advise people to upgrade their face coverings. Some doctors say people should replace cloth masks with ...

New research shows that while many cloth and medical masks fall short against tiny airborne particles, simple hacks like overmasking or using braces can dramatically improve your protection, yet only ...

Patients and visitors, ages 2 and older, to Conemaugh Health System facilities are now required to wear medical-grade masks instead of cloth masks in an effort to combat the surge of COVID-19 cases ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Most face coverings, the CDC says, will slow the coronavirus—whether or not the wearer knows he’s ...

With surging pollution, masks provide a protective layer against the harms. While N95 masks are the gold standard for protection, they are not necessarily comfortable for everyone. Many choose ...