SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The omicron surge has caused the CDC to finally update its mask guidance late last week, indicating a clear preference for the level of protection offered by N95 and KN95 masks.

Cloth mask? Disposable mask? Gaiter? With so many different kinds of face coverings available, it may seem overwhelming to figure out which one will provide the best protection against the coronavirus ...

Is there a way to tell if your COVID-19 face mask is fake or counterfeit? A Houston doctor shared simple ways to tell if your mask is legit and shot down other tests that have been circulating on the ...

With mask-wearing in public compulsory in Victoria and recommended in New South Wales, many people are buying, wearing, or making face masks for the first time. Reports of counterfeit or potentially ...

Wearing a face mask is a simple and effective way to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but not all masks provide equal protection. Here is a simple flame test to evaluate the effectiveness of a variety ...

C Raina MacIntyre receives funding from NHMRC (Principal Research Fellowship and Centre for Research Excellence), the Medical Research Futures Fund (research grant on bushfire smoke and facemasks) and ...