The more contagious COVID variant first found in the U.K. is now doubling in prevalence roughly every 10 days in the U.S. At the current pace of vaccination, some people won’t get shots until the end ...

As new variants of the coronavirus spread, masking and distancing are more important than ever. Double masking may help, but mask fitters likely offer even better protection. Here are experts' ...

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 ...

When it comes to face masks, there are no true substitutes for professionally fitted N95 respirators, the gold standard in protection against COVID-19. But given the shortage of such equipment (first ...

Question: Is it better to wear a mask than not wearing one at all? Answer: That depends on the mask. When researchers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and California Baptist University ...

Experts have made it clear: Cloth masks are no longer good enough as the omicron coronavirus variant spreads. Instead, they recommend upgrading to a KN95 or N95 mask as they offer better protection ...

Face masks are a simple way to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus through talking, coughing or sneezing, scientists and public-health specialists say. But they need to be worn properly.

In light of new research, the CDC is once again emphasizing wearing a face mask with a proper fit and multiple layers to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Experts say if you have to keep adjusting your ...

The spread of the infectious omicron variant of COVID-19 has left many parents wondering about the latest guidance on masks, especially when it comes to kids. "With omicron spreading (and) evading ...