GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida is recommending people wear more effective masks as the Omicron Variant spreads. The healthcare company is recommending that people wear N95 or KN95 masks ...

OAKLAND, Calif. - As COVID cases are rising here in the Bay Area and nationwide, medical experts advise people to upgrade their face coverings. Some doctors say people should replace cloth masks with ...

Mayo Clinic doesn’t want cloth masks worn in its facilities. In an effort to limit COVID-19 spread amid a growing omicron variant wave, the medical institution is asking all patients and visitors to ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Most face coverings, the CDC says, will slow the coronavirus—whether or not the wearer knows he’s ...

Patients and visitors, ages 2 and older, to Conemaugh Health System facilities are now required to wear medical-grade masks instead of cloth masks in an effort to combat the surge of COVID-19 cases ...

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As mandates peel off on planes, trains and buses, here's what to know about how much protection you get if you're the only one wearing a mask. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus ...

The highly transmissible omicron variant is sweeping the U.S., causing a huge spike in covid-19 cases and overwhelming many hospital systems. Besides urging Americans to get vaccinated and boosted, ...

With surging pollution, masks provide a protective layer against the harms. While N95 masks are the gold standard for protection, they are not necessarily comfortable for everyone. Many choose ...