SINGAPORE – 2020 has sent us into a weird era where face masks are an essential part of our lives. This is no different in 2021 and 2022 as well. With masks being the essential tool in stopping ...

Editor’s note: As we will report below, experts agree that face masks with filters — and without — do not replace or relieve the need to wash your hands and practice safe social distancing, and they ...

[Editor’s note: A previous version of this post erroneously featured an image of a mask with a valve. The CDC does not recommend valves on masks as they do not help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We ...

Coronaviruses, like other viruses, are tiny — far too small to get caught in most textiles. To prevent them penetrating a mask filter, engineers have to use various physical tricks. Whenever several ...

Along with getting vaccinated, regular mask wearing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from contracting COVID-19, especially now that case numbers are soaring to record highs ...

Wearing a cloth face mask has become a standard part of life when leaving the house amid the coronavirus pandemic. Face masks, which you can make from materials around the house, are meant to protect ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Guidance on whether to wear a face mask to limit the spread of coronavirus has been evolving. The Taoiseach says the Government is now advising people to wear face coverings on public transport and in ...

Colorful DIY fabric face masks. New research published by the American Chemical Society and conducted by University of Chicago scientists suggests that fabric type plays a role in filtration ...

THE SHORTAGE of face masks for frontline health-care workers could be offset by making your own at home instead of buying them online. Here's a simple pattern you can use to make your own PPE. The ...