Face masks are one of the most crucial measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but confusion and misinformation still surround their use. In this new phase of the pandemic, in which about 70 ...

Since May, highly contagious "FLiRT" coronavirus variants – a term for new mutations of Omicron – have been driving a rise in infections and emergency room trips. Virus levels at local wastewater ...

A new meta-analysis finds that wearing masks during the COVID-19 pandemic—even N95 masks—may not have afforded individuals any more protection against the virus. Researchers from various prestigious ...

This week marks five years since March 13, 2020, the day President Donald Trump declared a national state of emergency over the novel coronavirus outbreak. The White House issued the President's ...

SEOUL (Reuters) - From tutorials on how to wear makeup with a face mask, to hats that incorporate a protective plastic face shield, South Koreans are seeking to make sure the coronavirus outbreak ...

As three new COVID-19 variants are spreading across the country, many people are wondering: Are masks coming back? While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have not announced new mask ...

Are masks effective against the spread of COVID-19? In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, many people believed that wearing masks did not work due to the lack of scientific evidence. Experts ...

A review of the studies done so far has concluded that wearing masks really does help prevent the spread of covid-19. It is far from the first paper to come to this finding, so why does the issue ...

In many areas, higher rates of masking are a common reaction to higher rates of COVID-19. When there is a high risk of catching or dying from the virus, more people wear masks in order to protect ...

Palisades Charter High School students ride an Metro E line train on April 21. In addition to masks already being required on public transit, Los Angeles County officials say indoor mask mandates are ...