Research suggests wearing a mask is a highly effective way to protect yourself and others against COVID-19, the flu and other respiratory infections.
Face masks can help slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Learn about mask types, which masks to use and how to use them.
Wearing a face mask is a vital measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19, even if you are fully vaccinated. While surgical and cloth masks offer some protection, N95s and KN95s masks, called...
Infectious disease experts explain how effective masks are in protecting people from COVID and the latest recommendations on when and how to wear one.
Masks help reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in two ways. They reduce the number of respiratory droplets in the air, and they limit how many droplets the mask wearer inhales. However, not all...