An Indian American-led research team at U.C. San Diego reports that if you are going to buy a face mask to protect yourself and others from COVID-19, make sure it’s a three-layered mask. The Abhishek ...

Two months after committing to make face masks for the health industry and a $2 million donation toward COVID-19 relief, New Balance has turned to the general public. The brand released its first face ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Christina Szalinski The sight of children in face masks isn’t as common as it ...

The recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendation to use cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19 has generated numerous how-to articles and videos. As academics who ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — If you're going to wear a mask, you want to make sure it really protects you. Health experts say one of these masks is far better at protecting you than the other. To show you why ...

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A face-mask experiment from researchers in Australia found that homemade masks should have at least two layers, and ideally three, to be effective at preventing coronavirus spread. The researchers ...

What fabrics should these three layers be made of? According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, two layers should be made of cotton or linen (or any tightly woven fabric) and the third should be a ...

Home-made cloth face masks likely need a minimum of two layers, and preferably three, to prevent the dispersal of viral droplets from the nose and mouth that are associated with the spread of COVID-19 ...