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 ...

Canadians should now be wearing three-layer masks, including a middle filter layer, according to new recommendations announced by Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam on Tuesday. The ...

Canada's chief public health officer recently released updated recommendations for non-medical masks. Meanwhile winter is approaching. That's led CBC readers to send us new, more detailed and more ...

The Public Health Agency of Canada is now advising Canadians to wear three-layer non-medical masks, which feature a filter layer, for additional prevention against the spread of COVID-19. According to ...

As Alberta’s COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise, the province’s chief medical officer of health is weighing in on federal recommendations that a two-layer face mask isn’t adequate protection ...

The new federal recommendation to wear a face mask with three layers of protection will be easy to follow for anyone who bought them with the opening for an optional filter. The handmade fabric masks ...

As scary new Covid variants start circulating, Toronto Public Health (and good old common sense) now dictates we wear three-layer, non-medical masks, with at least two fabric layers and a filter. Here ...

Canada’s top doctor has unveiled new recommendations for non-medical masks, saying they should be made of at least three layers and stressing their importance as the country heads indoors for winter ...

This article reflects health and safety recommendations at the time of publication. As these are constantly evolving, be sure to follow the most current public health and safety guidelines regarding ...

Remember the first time you put on a face mask? I do. It was for a stay-at-home prep trip to Costco and it was an old respirator mask typically used by drywall installers. We’ve come a long way since ...

There’s no denying that face masks have become an integral part of our everyday lives, and it doesn’t appear that they’ll be going away anytime soon. Whether you’re a fan of disposable or reusable ...