Surgical masks are made up of several layers of nonwoven plastic and can effectively filter very small particles, such as droplets of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). The masks typically ...

As mask mandates become more common, millions of people are adapting to a new normal. And sometimes they're finding masks to be a bit annoying and uncomfortable. Consumer Reports says that a few easy ...

To help contain COVID-19, one of the most important things you can do is wear a mask. Especially when paired with physical distancing, wearing masks is “the single best way, short of a lockdown, to ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — With so many people wearing masks for hours on end these days it's no surprise they're causing some irritating problems. Thankfully there are some easy solutions available. It means ...

We have all made quite a lot of lifestyle changes since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the public to wear face masks when going out ...

As mask mandates become more common, millions of people are adapting to a new normal, and sometimes they're finding masks to be a bit annoying and uncomfortable. A few easy adjustments can ensure a ...