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 ...

For months, scientists have been saying masks reduce transmission of COVID-19. They now think masks can also make the illness less severe. The reason is the barrier created by a mask likely limits the ...

There's one thing you should know before diving into the conversation around masks: The public should not purchase surgical masks or N95 respirators. Health care workers are facing shortages and need ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mordkin says that with a good quality mask that has multiple layers (or when you’re double masking), filters aren’t entirely ...

With the delta variant surging and health officials urging indoor mask use — and requiring masks indoors for many Bay Area locations — you've likely pulled out ...

After Business Insider first reported on a group of fashion designers who discovered certain blue shop towels filter particles far better than a cotton bandana, one of them was approached by a ...

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 ...