We thought we were almost done with masks. Then omicron hit, reminding us that even with vaccines, COVID is likely to stick around as an endemic, resurfacing with new variants. And so cyclical masking ...

Only a vaccine will truly bring our lives back to some semblance of normalcy, Leu says, but improved, reusable masks could be a near-term game-changer for anyone working with the public during the ...

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash. — Surgical masks continue to be in very short supply across the country as the coronavirus continues to spread. The head of Providence Medical Centers has said some of their ...

TOKYO, Japan — Electronics maker Sharp Corp. will start making surgical masks, which are in high demand because of the virus outbreak, using a plant in central Japan that usually makes displays. Sharp ...

Now that you’ve hopefully got a few face masks to wear in public, the next step is to make sure you feel comfortable and safe when wearing one. If you’re concerned that it’s not as close-fitting as it ...

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