As the coronavirus pandemic continues to intensify in the United States, the federal government is now asking everyone to wear a face covering in public. Although the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Eugenia O’Kelly does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Five months after coronavirus took root in the U.S., face masks remain one of the most controversial and confusing parts of the pandemic. Changing public-health messaging hasn’t helped. In March, when ...

Clever social media videos revealing how to fashion a face mask using a bandana and two hair ties are going viral, as more and more people around the world are being told to cover their nose and ...

The most effective kind of fabric face mask is a stitched mask with a tight fit. Though bandannas are better than nothing, the fact that it doesn't offer a tight fit at the bottom of the face makes it ...

Forbes McGain is currently undertaking collaborative research via two UniMelb/Western Health grants on: how to extend the use of barrier/infection control gowns, and developing a reusable face mask.

Yes, you should be wearing a mask — probably two — health experts say. It isn’t enough to just strap some cloth on your face, however. Fit and fabric are both important for the best protection against ...

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to intensify in the United States, the federal government is now asking everyone to wear a face covering in public. Although the Centers for Disease Control and ...