Many people choose to wear an N95 mask as a way to reduce exposure to harmful viruses and airborne toxins or pollutants.

If you’ve put your COVID face masks into retirement, it’s time to start wearing them again if you live in a large region of the United States that could potentially be affected by wildfires — ...

NEW YORK -- You better start stocking up on your surgical or N95 or KN95 masks. Studies are emerging that cloth masks are not as effective in preventing the spread of COVID. A study released in ...

World Health Network experts urge WHO to make N95, KN95, or FFP2 respirators the standard for protection for healthcare ...

Just when it seemed that four years since the pandemic had been long enough to be rid of the COVID-19 virus, a new variant called ‘FLiRT’ has shown up just in time for summer. Now, some are ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Doctors say any mask is better than no mask, but cloth masks may not be getting the job done well enough against omicron. As cases surge, many are turning to N95 or KN95 masks to ...

As part of a federal plan, pharmacies and health centers throughout the United States are beginning the rollout of free N95 masks for the public this week. The free masks are part of the Biden ...

Atmosphere by The Weather Channel curates products and services for all seasons. If you buy something from one of our links, we may earn a commission. With wildfire smoking spreading as far south as ...

A shortage of medical supplies is leaving Bay Area hospitals scrambling as they contend with increasing numbers of COVID-19 patients. Doctors and nurses are reporting surgical masks and other personal ...