Surgical masks are made up of several layers of nonwoven plastic and can effectively filter very small particles, such as droplets of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). The masks ...

As mask mandates become more common, millions of people are adapting to a new normal. Consumer Reports says that a few easy adjustments can ensure a safe and comfortable mask-wearing experience ...

But if you have a sealed filter, you can actually protect both yourself and others.” Fix The Mask cofounders Sabrina Pasemen (left) and Megan Duong (right). [Photo: Fix The Mask] ...

Wearing a mask is a key way to help fight the coronavirus pandemic but doing so can bring with it acne, fogged-up glasses and nose and ear irritation. But there are solutions for each of these issues.