Yahoo

Fact check: Post about surgical masks' effectiveness against COVID-19 is missing context

For almost two years, masking up has been a fundamental part of America's COVID-19 prevention tactics. But a post on social media claims the type of mask that many wear to prevent the spread of the ...
Business Insider

It's pointless to wear a surgical mask over a fabric mask — the other way around is most effective, study finds

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 ...
Sacramento Bee

Does your surgical mask protect you as omicron spreads? Here’s what to know

Experts have made it clear: Cloth masks are no longer good enough as the omicron coronavirus variant spreads. Instead, they recommend upgrading to a KN95 or N95 mask as they offer better protection ...
CNBC

Still using cloth masks? It's time to switch to surgical — here's why

Your trusty cloth masks have gotten you through nearly two years of pandemic. But with Covid's highly transmissible omicron variant quickly spreading across the ...
The New York Times

Where to Buy N95, KN95, and Surgical-Style Masks

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Joanne Chen Joanne Chen is an editor on the home-decor team. In 2020 and 2021 ...