At the end of July, the CDC made new mask recommendations for mask wearing because lots more people were getting infected, going to the hospital, and dying from COVID-19. In general, they are saying ...

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SAN FRANCISCO -- Doctors say any mask is better than no mask, but cloth masks may not be getting the job done well enough against omicron. As cases surge, many are turning to N95 or KN95 masks to ...

Just when it seemed that four years since the pandemic had been long enough to be rid of the COVID-19 virus, a new variant called ‘FLiRT’ has shown up just in time for summer. Now, some are ...

With the spread of the new COVID-19 variant on the rise and flu season just around the corner, some are considering whether masking may be a safe option for the Fall and Winter. If you want to get ...

Dear Doctors: I want to upgrade from the cloth masks that our family has been using, but I'm confused. What's the difference between N95, KN95 and KF94 masks? I'm sure a lot of people will find it ...

Masks are as important as ever to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, thanks to the rise of the Delta variant. And, while you might have tossed your old masks, the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Just when you thought you could put those face masks away, the recent wildfires in California have ignited new concerns about air quality and respiratory health. One way to protect yourself: picking ...

At the end of July, the CDC made new mask recommendations for mask wearing because lots more people were getting infected, going to the hospital, and dying from COVID-19. In general, they are saying ...