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 ...

We're basically used to wearing face coverings while out and about at this point, and you may have noticed that several masks have a small slot to place a filter for extra protection. Adding a filter ...

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 ...

Face masks have been recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help minimize the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), and in some states it’s now required to wear a mask ...

Melitta, the German maker of the original paper coffee filter, retooled its production to make masks. A director called the filter’s perfect fit over the face “a gift from heaven.” Credit...Daniel ...