Every day, N95, KN95, KF94, and surgical face masks protect millions of people from smoke, dust, and other particulates, as well as germs that can cause serious illness. These masks act like a bouncer ...

Wearing a mask is one way to reduce the spread of COVID-19. There are many types, including surgical masks, cloth masks, and respirators. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, usually transmits ...

The omicron variant of COVID-19 has put an increased emphasis yet again on masks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated its latest masking guidelines, saying cloth ...

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October 30, 2025 - Miliani Rodriguez attends Coachella Valley High School, where the AC often breaks in over 100-degree heat and when it rains, the ceilings leak. Children in California are required ...

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its mask guidelines to recommend that people “wear the most protective mask you can that fits well and that you will wear consistently.” ...

Experts have said that cloth masks probably aren't enough to protect against the omicron variant of COVID-19, and now the CDC is backing them up. That means you may want to make the switch from a ...

The Biden administration announced Thursday that N95 masks will be distributed for free to help combat the surge of COVID-19 cases in the United States. President Biden said the U.S. has more than ...

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The CDC recently recommended certain respirators for maximum protection against the Omicron variant. By Danielle Directo-Meston E-Commerce Editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or ...

CNN — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its mask guidelines to recommend that people "wear the most protective mask you can that fits well and that you will wear ...