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As the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus variant continues to spread, some experts say it’s past time to reconsider your face mask options – especially if you’re still wearing the cloth variety.

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Wearing a mask is one way to reduce the spread of COVID-19. There are many types, including surgical masks, cloth masks, and respirators. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, usually transmits ...

As the omicron coronavirus variant continues to spread across the United States at a staggering rate, parents may be wondering if their children’s cloth masks are the right face coverings for them.

Erica South, a nurse in the emergency department at UNC REX Hospital, tightly positions her N-95 mask. Ethan Hyman [email protected] It may be time to reevaluate your mask situation. The latest ...

On Thursday of this week — for the first time since the pandemic began — the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) clarified that surgical masks and KN95 masks provide more protection that ...

Your cloth face mask isn't protecting you against the coronavirus variant omicron, health officials say. As common as cloth face masks have become, health experts say, they do little to prevent tiny ...