It's important to mask up in the face of the highly transmissible Omicron variant. Cloth masks don't offer adequate protection, so opt for an approved medical-grade mask instead. Beware of counterfeit ...

One common concern about cloth face masks is the level of filtration they provide. The fabric’s mesh is often too open to filter out smaller particles such as smoke, dust, or viruses. A popular ...

If you have loved ones who are immunocompromised or not yet eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, you know the problem: They need to wear high-quality masks for safety, but the masks can be uncomfortable ...

EVEN MAKE THINGS MORE DANGEROUS. >> DEMOLISHING OVER 100,000 ACRES, DISPLACING ENTIRE TOWNS, FILLING OUR SKY AND LUNGS FULL OF SMOKE. THE CDC NOW ADVISING THOSE CLOTH MASKS WE WORTON PROTECT OURSELVES ...

Prominent public health officials have increasingly highlighted the limitations of cloth face masks, pushing for more effective respirator masks such as N95s as omicron engulfs the United States, a ...

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New research shows adding a filter and improving the fit makes a cloth mask work even better. By Tara Parker-Pope Is it time to upgrade your mask? By now most of us have settled on a preferred cloth ...

From print-happy pieces to luxe satin options, we've rounded up some of the best cloth face masks. By Danielle Directo-Meston E-Commerce Editor On the heels of the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Which filter inserts for masks are best? Cloth masks typically are the most affordable options for staying healthy and safe in crowded public settings because you can wash them and repeatedly wear ...