It’s time to pull out your N95 mask and that medical-grade air purifier you bought in the early days of COVID, according to Massachusetts medical professionals after air quality alerts and yellow ...

Wearing a cloth face mask has become a standard part of life when leaving the house amid the coronavirus pandemic. Face masks, which you can make from materials around the house, are meant to protect ...

Two studies looked at which materials are best for homemade masks. What makes a better face covering to guard against COVID-19 transmission, a T-shirt or a scarf? Is it safe to use a vacuum cleaner ...

(NEXSTAR) – Before coronavirus, many of us only saw face masks at the doctor’s office. These days, they’re everywhere, and available in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors and patterns. Now, they’re ...

Share on Pinterest New research examines the protection offered by fit-tested N95 masks against airborne particles. John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Healthcare workers rely on N95 ...

Airplane filters remove 99% of particles, experts say, which can help keep transmission of COVID-19 low on flights. But face masks provide an additional layer of protection -- especially if you're ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A local vacuum store chain is just one of the (unlikely) places you'll find materials to make your own mask to protect yourself from the spread of coronavirus. Many people are getting ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The school year is beginning across Colorado while the Delta variant of COVID is racing through children at higher rates than at any previous time. Although ...

The Washington state Department of Health put out recommendations about how to stay safe from wildfire smoke during the coronavirus pandemic. “Early evidence indicates wildfire smoke exposures can ...