Amid a shortage of medical-grade masks, federal guidelines now recommend everyone wear face coverings out in public. Here's ...

As the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus variant continues to spread, some experts say it’s past time to reconsider your face mask options – especially if you’re still wearing the cloth variety.

Wearing two face masks, or double masking, can substantially reduce a person’s exposure to coronavirus particles, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC ...

Wearing a mask is one way to reduce the spread of COVID-19. There are many types, including surgical masks, cloth masks, and respirators. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, usually transmits ...

Your handmade face masks in every color and pattern under the sun may make for quirky accessories, but they should no longer be your go-to protective face coverings during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) ...

Cloth face masks are useful in protecting against the novel coronavirus — but only if you wash them after every use, according to a new study that found that reusing these face coverings over and over ...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a cottage industry of cloth-based face masks arose, and nonmedical disposable masks became massively popular. Finding one (or several) that is effective, comfortable, and ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The CDC still recommends washing cloth face coverings ...

Public health experts increasingly advise wearing higher-quality masks when possible. Some European airlines have banned cloth face coverings, favoring surgical masks instead. While he thinks ...