Though statewide coronavirus mask mandates have expired, many people have opted to continue wearing them to keep germs and other airborne viruses at bay. And with face masks now a common wardrobe ...

As health officials scramble to minimize spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant, many experts have recommended that ...

Though mask restrictions have eased across the country (and around the world), officials say you shouldn’t be taking off your masks just yet, especially if you’re in crowded places or traveling. Even ...

Which N95 masks are best? Many people rely on N95 masks to keep them protected from illness, smoke, dust, pollen and more. The best, most effective N95 mask keeps the wearer safe from potentially ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Doctors say any mask is better than no mask, but cloth masks may not be getting the job done well enough against omicron. As cases surge, many are turning to N95 or KN95 masks to ...

As the omicron variant of COVID-19 has surged in Connecticut, experts say masks remain an essential tool to control the spread of the virus. At the same time, the question of which type of mask to ...

Guess what’s happening with Canadian wildfire smoke now covering a lot of the Eastern U.S., triggering bad air-quality warnings. Many more people are wearing N95 face masks again. After all, such ...

Are P95 or N95 masks best? Masks are a part of everyday wear for many construction, factory and medical workers. Learning which masks are most effective and how they work to protect you is vital for ...

N95 respirators, the gold standard of filtration masks, are back in the pandemic spotlight because of the highly contagious Omicron Covid-19 variant. Unlike earlier in the pandemic, N95s are now ...

The air in Delhi has turned grey, heavy and hazardous once again. With the Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring past 400 and even entering the “hazardous” category in many zones, ordinary walks or commutes ...