Hospitals are asking for donations of N-95 respirators (the CDC-recommended masks for healthcare professionals working with infectious patients). But these efforts aren't enough to keep up with the ...

Guidance on whether to wear a face mask to limit the spread of coronavirus has been evolving. The Taoiseach says the Government is now advising people to wear face coverings on public transport and in ...

SINGAPORE - I received many enquiries from readers after I wrote about making masks at home with my mother Sheila Khoo, 68, a sewing enthusiast who makes cloth masks to give to friends. She uses ...

In desperate times, wearing a cloth mask is better than having no mask on at all ⁠— true or false? Well, yes and no. Dr Chen Xiaoting, a Taiwanese anaesthesiologist, is one proponent of using cloth ...

Scientists are testing everyday items to find the best protection from coronavirus. Pillow cases, flannel pajamas and origami vacuum bags are all candidates. By Tara Parker-Pope Federal health ...

With coronavirus infections rising and personal protection equipment dwindling, health care workers across the country continue to risk their lives with limited supplies. In Massachusetts, some ...

Wearing a cloth face mask has become a standard part of life when leaving the house amid the coronavirus pandemic. Face masks, which you can make from materials around the house, are meant to protect ...