Face masks are an essential part of protecting yourself and others from coronavirus, but that doesn't make them any easier to wear. Over the past few weeks, we've realized firsthand how masks can ...

As new variants of the coronavirus spread within the United States, health professionals have suggested that Americans wear two masks. (Video: John Farrell/The Washington Post) Amid increasing ...

We may be relieved that masks are now compulsory for anyone stepping out, but what we don’t realise is that most of us have it easy as we need to wear them only when we are outdoors. On the other hand ...

— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. There are face masks that tie around the head, masks that loop over ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new research on Wednesday that found wearing a cloth mask over a surgical mask offers more protection against the coronavirus, as does tying ...

Respirators and masks which rely on ear loops do not protect people “adequately” when used as tight fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE), the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) says. An ...

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(CNN) -- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its mask information for the American public on Friday, including clarifying that certain types of masks and respirators offer more ...

New research shows adding a filter and improving the fit makes a cloth mask work even better. By Tara Parker-Pope Is it time to upgrade your mask? By now most of us have settled on a preferred cloth ...

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Fewer people wear face masks than during the Covid-19 ...