Face masks, once easily attained at every convenience store and drugstore in Japan, are now basically mythical objects worth their weight in gold—if you’re really lucky you can even get a toilet paper ...

“Any mask is better than no mask. But cloth masks and then surgical masks are not as good as N95-caliber masks.” The ultra-contagious omicron mutant is pushing cases to all-time highs and causing ...

Your handmade face masks in every color and pattern under the sun may make for quirky accessories, but they should no longer be your go-to protective face coverings during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) ...

This article was medically reviewed by Aimee Desrosiers, PA-C, MS, MPH, a practicing infectious diseases physician assistant in Washington, DC. Almost a year ago, my mom showed me a DIY mask tutorial ...