Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. By now, we know how absolutely crucial masks are in protecting ourselves and others from COVID-19. But with new variants of the ...

As the new year begins and rainy winter weather surges on, cold and flu season is also well underway. With it comes the threat of a new and scary-sounding COVID-19 variant with a recognizable name.

It may be time to reevaluate your mask situation. The latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says cloth masks don’t do as well against the omicron variant of the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Face masks are no longer required in most indoor public spaces, but the rise of highly infectious ...

Fewer people wear face masks than during the Covid-19 pandemic, but they’re still great personal protective equipment to keep at home. They can help prevent illness and protect the people around you, ...

It's been over two years since the outbreak of COVID-19 and the ways in which we navigate the virus have changed. Masks were once ubiquitous in many cities across the nation. Now, Americans are ...

If you’re looking for a little more “oompf” in your mask, you have the option of buying either an N95 or KN95. Not sure what the difference between those and your regular old cloth masks are? Don’t ...

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 ...

Erica South, a nurse in the emergency department at UNC REX Hospital, tightly positions her N-95 mask. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com It may be time to reevaluate your mask situation. The latest ...