In light of new research, the CDC is once again emphasizing wearing a face mask with a proper fit and multiple layers to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Experts say if you have to keep adjusting your ...

The fit of your face mask has a lot to do with how effective it is — the tighter the better for filtering your breath and keeping others safe from viral particles, including those of COVID-19. That ...

Masks and facial coverings are required in most settings to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The CDC released new data Wednesday on how to improve mask fit that reduces a person’s exposure to the ...

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Fit is key. If a mask doesn’t fit well, it can allow droplets to leak in or out. Look for masks that have nose wires to allow for a tight fit over your nose. A snug fit on the face is also desired.

Check the fit on that double mask if you want to be better protected against the novel coronavirus, a new study says. That’s because the extra protection double-masking provides isn’t so much about ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. While masks do a great job at protecting ourselves and ...

WASHINGTON – Federal health officials Wednesday urged Americans to consider wearing two masks as one of several strategies to better protect themselves against the threat of more contagious variants ...

As we've already approached the second anniversary COVID-19 pandemic (lol, remember whipped coffee?), it's more important than ever to remain diligent. When it comes to wearing protective face masks, ...

Ensure your mask stays in place with these picks. Masks are again part of the daily uniform for most of us. With the spread of the Omicron variant and the number of COVID-19 cases still high, masks ...

Experts still recommend high-quality masks to protect yourself and others from contracting the coronavirus. Here’s what to know → An Updated Guide to Face Masks An N95 mask filters out 95 percent of ...