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A surgical mask isn’t going to protect your lungs from wildfire smoke, so if you’re in a smoky area, make sure you have the right mask and you know how to wear it.
Face masks aren't as effective if you don't wear them properly. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself and your community from COVID-19.
Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you should still wear a mask to prevent COVID-19, but there are no official mandates ...
The federal government is weighing whether to urge all Americans to wear masks when they leave their homes. Here's how to make and wear them.
If I have to wear a mask to a restaurant, I might as well just stay home and eat there. That is an excellent idea. Sign up for the Grub Street newsletter.
Public health messaging and science have to work hard to stay in sync during a crisis. During the Covid-19 pandemic, they haven’t always succeeded.
More and more people are being told to wear reusable masks to prevent coronavirus. Consumer Reports explains how to choose and wear a mask amid the pandemic.
Cartoon characters, local nurses and pediatricians help parents get their kids to wear masks.
Running with a face mask on Mask wearing has cemented itself as part of the new normal, even while exercising. But rocking a face covering while breathing heavily during a run — whether you d… ...