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 ...

Health officials think the public should wear cloth masks in public for at least a year to curb coronavirus spread.

Some experts have said that cloth masks are inadequate to protect from the variant, and have urged the C.D.C. to recommend respirators for ordinary citizens. The agency did not go that far.

Most Americans wore cloth face-coverings after the government recommended their use in April, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a publication released on Tuesday.

If you've ever been on a flight, you've heard about the oxygen masks that may drop down, but did you know they only have a few minutes worth of air? Here's why.

KN95 masks, as well as N95s, filter out at least 95% of air particles, but N95 masks have stricter pressure drop requirements and are regularly considered the "gold standard" for masking.

TAMPA, Fla — We are six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and the one accessory we’ve all added to our wardrobe is the face mask. Whether you have a disposable or reusable cloth face mask ...

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 City of Chicago is collecting donations of homemade masks for people who need them, and they still need help making them.

Most Americans wore cloth face-coverings after the government recommended their use in April, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a publication released on Tuesday.