The body of evidence continues to grow: masks protect the person wearing them from COVID-19, in addition to those around them. But with so many choices, what's your best option? Regardless of ...

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Don’t go out without a mask, we’re urged. Our reporter tried making a few designs, and learned that how you treat your mask is important as well. WHYY reporter Sabrina Emms, wearing a mask made from a ...

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For better or worse, many schools across the country have announced that they are reopening in the fall for a new academic year. While the decision is met with controversy, one thing is for sure: ...

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Wearing two face masks, or double masking, can substantially reduce a person’s exposure to coronavirus particles, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC ...

A simple trick can reveal whether your face mask offers sufficient protection: Try blowing out a candle while wearing it. A good mask should prevent you from extinguishing the flame. The rule isn't ...

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said that when it comes to wearing two masks to protect against the coronavirus, it "makes common sense" that ...

If the rapidly spreading Omicron variant has you motivated to re-up your supply of PPE and you're curious where to buy face masks right now, look no further—we've found literally hundreds below. As ...