A group of researchers who combed through a century of studies believes there is some evidence that cloth and cloth masks may reduce the transmission of the coronavirus. Dr. Catherine Clase, associate ...

Masks and face coverings seem poised to become a wardrobe essential in the COVID-19 new reality. As Canadians all over the country begin to venture outside in greater numbers, the federal government ...

Face masks reduce the spread of viruses passed on from respiratory secretions. While cloth masks are imperfect, widespread use of an imperfect mask has the potential to make a big difference in ...

Editor’s Note (4/19/22): This article is being republished in light of a recent ruling by Florida federal judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle striking down a federal mask mandate on airplanes and public ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about LGBTQ+ identity, disability, and rural health access. Going into a new year, some people resolve to clean our their ...

A new study finds that cloth masks alone provide less protection from the coronavirus than a layered approach or disposable masks, such as surgical masks, KN95s and N95s but washing, drying reusable ...

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US CNN’s medical analyst Dr Leana Wen has said that ...

Extremism on either side, 'face masks don’t work,' or 'everyone should wear a face mask at all times' was unlikely to be validated by science You can save this article by registering for free here. Or ...