To understand exactly how effective both face masks and face shields can be at protecting you and others from contracting the virus, Rand McClain, DO, chief medical officer of Live Cell Research, a ...

There are a lot of people who say they do not want to wear a face mask because they are too hot, and with summer here, it's only going to get worse. However, there is an alternative some are trying: ...

As temperatures and levels of frustration continue to rise during the pandemic, wearing face masks has become a hot topic of discussion. Masks may not be the most comfortable thing in the world, ...

Plastic face shields are likely not as effective in preventing the spread of the coronavirus as cloth face masks, experts believe. As COVID-19 cases surge in the United States and around the world, ...

WASHINGTON — In late July the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that fully vaccinated individuals should wear face masks in public indoor spaces in "areas of substantial or high ...

Face shields and masks with exhalation valves were found to be less effective at protecting others from the coronavirus than normal face coverings, according to a study on Tuesday. New research, ...

As new daily coronavirus cases in the U.S. keep spiking, government orders to require masks in public spaces are increasing, too. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says cloth face ...

"Face shields are often worn by healthcare professionals as a double layer of protection over a mask, usually when performing an aerosol-generating procedure, which is considered higher risk of ...

While any face covering is better than nothing, clear plastic shields and masks with exhale valves allow large plumes of particles to escape and may also expose the wearer to more germs. By Tara ...

There are a lot of people who say they do not want to wear a face mask because they are too hot, and with summer here, it's only going to get worse. However, there is an alternative some are trying: ...