An N95 Is the Best Mask for Omicron. Here’s Why

As health officials scramble to minimize spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant, many experts have recommended that ...
Popular Science

Wearing a well-fitted mask is still a smart choice for holiday travel

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The US is battling rising cases of flu, COVID-19, and respiratory ...

How to Make a DIY Face Mask for Coronavirus

Amid a shortage of medical-grade masks, federal guidelines now recommend everyone wear face coverings out in public. Here's ...
WKOW

Researcher says material, fit key to effective masks

MADISON (WKOW) -- In one trial at UW-Madison, researchers found effective mask use in a group can reduce particle transmission by more than 200 percent. Scott Sanders is an engineering professor at UW ...
Yahoo

These Masks Provide the Most Protection During the Tripledemic

This upcoming winter season, the stage is set for seasonal sickness and COVID-19 infection rates to surge aggressively, in what's being called a "tripledemic" — and healthcare experts are urging ...
The New York Times

It’s Time to Wear a Mask Again, Health Experts Say

A high-quality, well-fitting mask is your best protection against infection from the coronavirus, influenza and R.S.V. By Dana G. Smith Masks are back, and, this time, they’re not just for Covid-19. A ...