If you only have a single-layer or loose-fitting mask, it may be smart to wear two at once. To double up, wear one cloth mask over another, or wear a cloth mask over a surgical mask. Experts have long ...

A new study suggests that homemade face masks with two or three layers may be more effective in preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus compared with a single-layered face covering. Researchers ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Cloth face coverings are recommended in public, especially when social distancing cannot be maintained. Experts say the coverings help prevent people who may have the coronavirus ...

(CNN) — Home-made cloth face masks likely need a minimum of two layers, and preferably three, to prevent the dispersal of viral droplets from the nose and mouth that are associated with the spread of ...

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Homemade masks can stop the spread of COVID-19 - but only if they meet certain specifications, a new study finds. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science used synthetic cough droplets to model ...

Stay itch-free with these breathable face masks seen on former President Barack Obama, Rihanna and others. By Danielle Directo-Meston E-Commerce Editor If you purchase an independently reviewed ...