Amid a shortage of medical-grade masks, federal guidelines now recommend everyone wear face coverings out in public. Here's ...

There's one thing you should know before diving into the conversation around masks: The public should not purchase surgical masks or N95 respirators. Health care workers are facing shortages and need ...

For months, scientists have been saying masks reduce transmission of COVID-19. They now think masks can also make the illness less severe. The reason is the barrier created by a mask likely limits the ...

Not using the proper material can put you (and others) at risk. As we continue to wear masks while leaving home, which is quickly becoming a worldwide standard, people are looking for ways to not only ...

We're all getting used to wearing face coverings while out and about, and you may have noticed that several masks have a small slot to place a filter for extra protection. Adding a filter in between ...

Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Five months after coronavirus took root in the U.S., face masks remain one of the most controversial and confusing parts of the ...

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, health officials have encouraged the public to wash their hands, remain a minimum of six feet apart from one another and wear a mask. But wearing a ...