Whereas medical masks are typically tied loosely around the face (hence air can bypass the filter), respirators fit snugly and if worn at work must be fit-tested to make sure that all air inhaled or ...

Face masks can help to reduce transmission of respiratory viruses such as influenza, according to experts and medical ...

A University of Edinburgh study released in 2020 showed how face masks could reduce the distance breath travels by more than 90%. They tested seven types of face covering, from medical grade to ...

NHS leaders are encouraging people with flu symptoms to mask up in public. Does the science support this advice?

This week marks five years since March 13, 2020, the day President Donald Trump declared a national state of emergency over the novel coronavirus outbreak. The White House issued the President's ...

There are a lot of people who say they do not want to wear a face mask because they are too hot, and with summer here, it's only going to get worse. However, there is an alternative some are trying: ...

Choosing a face mask shouldn’t feel like a guessing game, yet many people unknowingly use formulas that work against their ...

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to intensify in the United States, the federal government is now asking everyone to wear a face covering in public. Although the Centers for Disease Control and ...