Though mask restrictions are easing 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 starting to ...

Trying to keep up with changing masking guidance from public health officials has been challenging to say the least. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) first said that masks weren’t ...

Face masks with at least three layers of material, surgical masks, N95 masks, and KN95 masks "all offer good protection provided that they fit well," according to Amira Roess, PhD, MPH, professor of ...

Well, it was nice while it lasted, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is about to once again urge people—even those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19—to begin wearing masks ...

Here’s the thing: Experts have confirmed that the Omicron variant spreads more easily than the original COVID-19 virus, so it’s more important than ever to wear a protective face mask (we care about ...

It's been over two years since the outbreak of COVID-19 and the ways in which we navigate the virus have changed. Masks were once ubiquitous in many cities across the nation. Now, Americans are ...

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Fewer people wear face masks than during the Covid-19 ...

This article was published more than 3 years ago. Some information may no longer be current. As the Omicron variant rages across Canada with rising case counts and increased hospitalizations, many are ...

We’ve got good news and bad news. The good news is face masks are working well to keep COVID-19 from spreading. The bad news is that the most effective masks are hard to get. “N95s?” you ask. Close, ...

With the spiraling coronavirus outbreak numbers in cities and states across the country, U.S. health officials are once again urging people to wear a mask indoors in public, regardless of their ...

We’ve got some good news and some bad news. The good news is face masks are working well to keep COVID-19 from spreading. The bad news is that the most effective masks are still hard to get, because ...