Wearing a mask in public is basically the norm these days (or at least, it should be). But let's be real, surgical masks aren't perfect. Namely, they can have a loose fit and allow potentially ...

Wearing a cloth mask over a surgical one can greatly reduce coronavirus transmission. Knotting and tucking a surgical mask so that it fits better is very effective, too. Other mask types can be paired ...

We are now in the midst of another surge in COVID-19 cases caused by the new omicron variant. The variant appears to be significantly more contagious than the delta variant, so you may be wondering if ...

If you don’t want to double mask, here’s how to make surgical masks more effective "Knotting and tucking" or using a mask-fitter results in big improvements to the effectiveness of existing masks.

Throw away disposable face masks after one use. If you absolutely have to reuse an old face mask, here's how to minimize the ...

Has your COVID-era mask been a constant companion or is it collecting dust? Americans’ relationship with masking has been fraught (and politicized) since the beginning of the pandemic, a time when ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Medical experts are urging Staten Island residents to stay inside Wednesday to avoid inhalation of smoke heading down from Canada’s wildfires — and not to count on routine paper ...