As countries around the world experience a steep surge in novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infections, face masks have become increasingly accepted as an effective barrier to the virus’ spread. When ...

Not all face masks are created equal when it comes to curbing the spread of the coronavirus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. In an updated guide on face masks, the agency ...

Many people wear masks in public to slow the spread of COVID-19, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, masks with exhalation valves do not slow the spread of ...

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On Aug. 7, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its considerations for wearing certain types of masks. The agency stated that it does not recommend people wear “masks for source ...

MASKS with valves and clear plastic shields do not stop the spread of coronavirus, it has been claimed. Cloth and surgical masks that are plain in design are more effective at reducing the risk of ...