The CDC declared "loosely woven cloth products" are inferior to surgical and N95 masks at protecting against COVID-19 particles. Anthony Behar/Sipa USA Cloth face coverings are less effective at ...

Rhode Islanders are preparing to pull up their masks once again amid new rules from Gov. Dan McKee in an effort to stop the surge of COVID-19 cases. Starting Monday, large venues must require masks ...

As the pandemic continues to evolve and new COVID-19 variants surface—the latest being Omicron—protection remains top of mind. And while many of us have acquired a pile of reusable cloth masks over ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its latest masking guidelines to protect against COVID-19 and its variants. In its most recent update, the CDC said cloth masks provide the ...

(CNN) -- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its mask information for the American public on Friday, including clarifying that certain types of masks and respirators offer more ...

As COVID-19 pandemic-related regulations continue to evolve, it’s likely that masks will stay in our lives for a while. Recent spikes in Omicron variant cases are causing health officials to rethink ...

In this delta variant summer, Joan Rohde is masking up — again. "Delta came and we have a grandson now who’s 4 months old, and we want to protect him," Rohde, from North Oaks, says. "Actually the ...

NEW YORK -- You better start stocking up on your surgical or N95 or KN95 masks. Studies are emerging that cloth masks are not as effective in preventing the spread of COVID. A study released in ...

As the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus variant continues to spread, some experts say it’s past time to reconsider your face mask options – especially if you’re still wearing the cloth variety.