A three-layer homemade mask is the ideal coverings, according to researchers at University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia.

For almost two years, masking up has been a fundamental part of America's COVID-19 prevention tactics. But a post on social media claims the type of mask that many wear to prevent the spread of the ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has changed its guidelines about masks and respirators a number of times over the past two years and gave its most recent update on January 14, ...

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.

ASTM Level 1 Masks are a cost-effective solution for general use, particularly in low-fluid cases. ASTM Level 3 Surgical Masks include four layers of construction and are designed for fluid protection ...

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 ...

As health officials scramble to minimize spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant, many experts have recommended that people switch from cloth or surgical masks to more-protective N95 and KN95 ...