Face mask effectiveness: What we know now When the COVID-19 pandemic took off in 2020, so too did questions over the effectiveness of wearing a face mask to prevent the spread of the virus.

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If you’re at high risk of serious illness or death from Covid-19, it’s time to dust off those N95 masks and place them snugly over your nose and mouth to protect yourself from a recent uptick ...

Face masks can help slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Learn about mask types, which masks to use and how to use them.

Chin-Hong: Medical N95, KN95 and KF94 masks all filter out lots of particles from the air and are the best at protecting against COVID-19. Avoid masks with valves, which allow a wearer’s breath to ...

A new COVID variant called Arcturus is linked to pink eye. Here's what you need to know. Anecdotal reports indicate the latest strain of omicron, XBB.1.16, may cause conjunctivitis, a common eye ...

COVID variants and masks After COVID hospitalizations climbed nearly 22% this week, the CDC is predicting further increases over the coming month as new variants spread.

The discovery of new COVID variants and a relatively small increase in the number of COVID cases and hospitalizations have helped put face masks back in the spotlight. The Centers for Disease ...

Still, there are few masks in sight, and just a fraction of the most vulnerable people have received the latest Covid shots, she noted. “It’s not too late,” Dr. Rivers added.

Chin-Hong: Medical N95, KN95 and KF94 masks all filter out lots of particles from the air and are the best at protecting against COVID-19. Avoid masks with valves, which allow a wearer's breath to ...