Wearing of masks has become mandatory in many states Researchers ranked which among the common masks are the most to least effective N95 masks are still the most effective at curbing the spread of the ...

Researchers have tested a variety of popular hacks for improving the fit of KN95 and surgical masks, and found that while some hacks do improve fit, they can also come at the cost of the wearer's ...

Schools are reopening, amusement parks are welcoming back visitors, and outdoor dining is the new way to eat out. But despite the signs that life is returning back to normal, the coronavirus pandemic ...

When the COVID-19 pandemic took off in 2020, so too did questions over the effectiveness of wearing a face mask to prevent the spread of the virus. Now, four years later, what does the science say? In ...

N95 and KN95 respirator masks reduce the odds of testing positive for Covid-19 by 83% compared to 66% for surgical masks and 56% for cloth masks, according to a real-world study published Friday by ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The omicron surge has caused the CDC to finally update its mask guidance late last week, indicating a clear preference for the level of protection offered by N95 and KN95 masks.

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While COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots are highly effective, they’re not always enough to prevent infection, especially with the omicron variant. Northwestern faculty discuss the importance of ...

Thea van de Mortel teaches into the Griffith University postgraduate Infection Prevention and Control programs. Health departments are predicting another COVID surge related, in part, to more easily ...