As the omicron coronavirus variant continues to spread across the United States at a staggering rate, parents may be wondering if their children’s cloth masks are the right face coverings for them.

The return to school after winter break can be chaotic — and with the omicron variant surging, many parents are wondering how to best protect their kids. First up, if your child is eligible to get ...

As the omicron variant spreads and COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the country, many public health experts recommend upgrading to a more protective mask. This advice comes at a time when lots ...

While there are still many uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, there is one thing that remains indisputable: Masks play an important role in slowing the spread. At the start of the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. After the arrival of the highly contagious Omicron variant ...

While some families never stopped masking, a recent Yahoo News/YouGov survey of 1,665 adults in the U.S. found that just 12% had practiced regular mask-wearing outside of the home over the previous ...

Although N95 masks are most effective in blocking the transmission of the coronavirus, cloth and surgical masks also help, especially if everyone in a room is wearing them, experts and multiple ...