Though statewide coronavirus mask mandates have expired, many people have opted to continue wearing them to keep germs and other airborne viruses at bay. And with face masks now a common wardrobe ...

I spoke to experts about how to shop for KN95 masks and rounded up a handful of options that meet their guidance, from brands like Powecom and Evolvetogether. Plus, I bought and tried on all of the ...

Just when it seemed that four years since the pandemic had been long enough to be rid of the COVID-19 virus, a new variant called ‘FLiRT’ has shown up just in time for summer. Now, some are ...

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Fewer people wear face masks than during the Covid-19 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Products shown: Powecom KN95 mask and N95 mask from N95 Mask Co.Bonda Fide Masks, N95 Mask Co. Since the pandemic started, our ...

What Is an N95 Mask? According to the CDC, an N95 respirator (that’s the official term—respirator, not mask) is “a type of respirator which removes particles from the air that are breathed through it.

Smoke from the eastern Canada wildfires continues to affect the Northeast as air quality has reached dangerous levels. The National Weather Service has issued an air quality alert for the entire state ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Doctors say any mask is better than no mask, but cloth masks may not be getting the job done well enough against omicron. As cases surge, many are turning to N95 or KN95 masks to ...

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 ...