As COVID continues to rapidly spread through the country ― especially now with omicron in the picture ― it might be time to upgrade your face mask strategy. In early 2021, health experts recommended ...

If possible, wear a surgical mask (aka one of the disposable masks usually made of blue paper) as your first layer, then add a cloth mask on top, Dr. Subramanian said. That's because the cloth mask ...

(CNN Newsource) — Home-made cloth face masks likely need a minimum of two layers, and preferably three, to prevent the dispersal of viral droplets from the nose and mouth that are associated with the ...

Well, here's a new one to put on your radar: It's called the Halo Life face mask, and it's specially designed to offer you more layers of protection with a better fit—exactly what the CDC is ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- There's a new recommendation in the five boroughs when it comes to masking up to stop the spread of COVID: Two is better than one. As CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reported Friday, it ...

Fit is key. If a mask doesn’t fit well, it can allow droplets to leak in or out. Look for masks that have nose wires to allow for a tight fit over your nose. A snug fit on the face is also desired.

Alaha A. Nasari ’24, a Crimson Editorial editor, lives in Cabot House. Keys. ID. My bag. I pace in the doorway of my dorm room. What else am I forgetting? Mask. I wear a mask everywhere I go. With the ...

Double-masking could provide more protection for others as well as you. Here White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is seen with two face masks. (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images) Wearing two ...

Stay itch-free with these breathable face masks seen on former President Barack Obama, Rihanna and others. By Danielle Directo-Meston E-Commerce Editor If you purchase an independently reviewed ...