A three-layer homemade mask is the ideal coverings, according to researchers at University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia.

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 COVID-19 ...

One face mask might not cut it anymore; according to new research from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you’re better off with two if your single mask does not fit properly or have ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. As far as just using a single-layer mask goes, understand ...

Double-masking could provide more protection for others as well as you. Here White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is seen with two face masks. (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images) Wearing two ...

If possible, wear a surgical mask (aka one of the disposable masks usually made of blue paper) as your first layer, then add a cloth mask on top, Dr. Subramanian said. That's because the cloth mask ...

Catherine Clase is a member of the Cloth Mask Knowledge Exchange, a research and knowledge translation group which includes industry stakeholders. Industry stakeholders contribute to the Cloth Mask ...

As COVID continues to rapidly spread through the country ― especially now with omicron in the picture ― it might be time to upgrade your face mask strategy. In early 2021, health experts recommended ...

Double masking can improve your protection against the coronavirus. Layering a cloth mask over a surgical mask can improve the fit while maintaining good filtration. However, wearing a surgical mask ...

Almost since the beginning of the pandemic, experts have told the public about the importance of three things: washing your hands, maintaining a social or physical distance of at least six feet and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In light of new masking recommendations from the CDC, the AAP has updated its own masking guidance but says that ...

With the delta variant surging and health officials urging indoor mask use — and requiring masks indoors for many Bay Area locations — you've likely pulled out ...