It’s been said time and again: The purpose of a homemade face mask is to prevent an asymptomatic carrier of the coronavirus from infecting others, not to protect the wearer. But one way wearers of ...

Here's how to remove your fabric face masks safely and how to clean them with handwashing or a washing machine ...

WASHINGTON -- The CDC says it plans to update its mask "information" to "best reflect the multiple options available to people and the different levels of protection they provide." At Wednesday's ...

As the U.S. sees a nationwide spike in coronavirus cases, the Centers for Disease Control released new mask guidance. The latest update says wearing a face covering doesn't just protect the people ...

Children at least 2 years of age should wear a face mask because they can contract and spread COVID-19 just like adults.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The CDC's updated guidance on face masks, saying they protect both the wearer and the people around them, is the result of several real world case studies over the past few months.

Are you making mistakes when cleaning your face mask? Here's how to clean your face mask properly, as well as washable options to buy. It’s not just important to wear a face mask when you’re out and ...

UNDER THE CDC’S NEW METRICS ABOUT 70% OF AMERICANS. INCLUDING STUDENTS WOULD NO LONGER BE RECOMMENDED TO WEAR MASKS BECAUSE THEY’RE LIVING IN LOW TO MODERATE COVID RISK AREAS. THOSE ARE THE GREEN AND ...