As mandatory face coverings become more and more common, keep in mind, some are better at protecting from viruses than others. When issuing their face covering guidelines, San Francisco specifically ...

It seems so long ago now, but it was late in 2020 when Ontario first made masks mandatory in all indoor public spaces. Back then, most public health leaders believed that COVID-19 was most commonly ...

The authors reviewed existing evidence for filtration efficiency of cloth masks vs medical masks, and they found that cloth masks fared surprisingly well. Layers matter, as does the material used.

As COVID-19 pandemic-related regulations continue to evolve, it’s likely that masks will stay in our lives for a while. Recent spikes in Omicron variant cases are causing health officials to rethink ...

This article was published more than 3 years ago. Some information may no longer be current. As the Omicron variant rages across Canada with rising case counts and increased hospitalizations, many are ...

Face masks reduce the spread of viruses passed on from respiratory secretions. While cloth masks are imperfect, widespread use of an imperfect mask has the potential to make a big difference in ...

A retired Winnipeg school principal has assigned herself some homework: sewing face masks in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. *Special offer only available to new subscribers or returning ...

1:21 Coronavirus: Face masks ‘more guaranteed’ to work against COVID-19 than a vaccine, CDC director says Face masks reduce the spread of viruses passed on from respiratory secretions. While cloth ...

A group of researchers who combed through a century of studies believes there is some evidence that cloth and cloth masks may reduce the transmission of the coronavirus. Dr. Catherine Clase, associate ...