More than 20 states now require people to wear face coverings in public. As more states make wearing face coverings in public mandatory, many wonder if masks with filters are more effective. "Any ...

We're all getting used to wearing face coverings while out and about, and you may have noticed that several masks have a small slot to place a filter for extra protection. Adding a filter in between ...

We're basically used to wearing face coverings while out and about at this point, and you may have noticed that several masks have a small slot to place a filter for extra protection. Adding a filter ...

One common concern about cloth face masks is the level of filtration they provide. The fabric’s mesh is often too open to filter out smaller particles such as smoke, dust, or viruses. A popular ...

With 80 percent face mask compliance, we could beat the coronavirus in no time flat — but now that mask wearing has become so politicized, it’s probably impossible to reach that number. Still, making ...

“There are a variety of masks but the 3 basic ones are: surgical, N95 and cloth,” Dr. Robert Mordkin is Chief Medical Officer for LetsGetChecked tells SheKnows. “As a general statement, masks help ...

Melitta, the German maker of the original paper coffee filter, retooled its production to make masks. A director called the filter’s perfect fit over the face “a gift from heaven.” Credit...Daniel ...