It's important to mask up in the face of the highly transmissible Omicron variant. Cloth masks don't offer adequate protection, so opt for an approved medical-grade mask instead. Beware of counterfeit ...

The CDC recommends wearing a cloth face covering in public - whether it be homemade or purchased. Wearing a cloth mask can help reduce the spread of COVID-19, whether you're showing symptoms or not.

Learn how to make a sleep mask with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project helps with sleep and makes a great handmade gift. Do you need a small sewing project that’s quick to make, only ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Is it better to wear an N95 or cloth mask right now? Health experts suggest stepping up protection against the highly contagious omicron variant with stronger masks such as N95s or ...

With the spiraling coronavirus outbreak numbers in cities and states across the country, U.S. health officials are once again urging people to wear a mask indoors in public, regardless of their ...

Researchers have used high-speed videos of a person sneezing to identify the optimal cloth mask design. During the COVID-19 pandemic, cloth face masks became a way to help protect yourself and others ...

The update in guidance comes as coronavirus cases continue to soar. By Apoorva Mandavilli The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday clarified its stance on various kinds of masks, ...

C Raina MacIntyre receives funding from NHMRC, MRFF and has consulted for Ascend Performance Materials, Detmold Group and Cleanspace in the last 5 years. Lisa M Brosseau has no research funding. Trish ...

The reusable cloth masks people have been using for the past year or more may look a little worse for the wear. But new research from the University of Colorado Boulder finds that washing and drying ...

Heavy duty N95 and KN95 masks are best at warding of COVID-19, while commonly worn surgical and cloth face coverings filter only about 10 percent of exhaled aerosols, according to a new study. “The ...