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 ...

Face masks reduce the spread of viruses passed on from respiratory secretions. While cloth masks are imperfect, widespread use of an imperfect mask has the potential to make a big difference in ...

If you only have a single-layer or loose-fitting mask, it may be smart to wear two at once. To double up, wear one cloth mask over another, or wear a cloth mask over a surgical mask. Experts have long ...

With medical grade masks still in short supply and badly needed at hospitals and other care centers, many Americans have turned to a variety of other options to help slow the spread of COVID-19, from ...

Over the past year, we have all had to get used to wearing face masks in public areas and while out and about as well as at work. This has become part of day-to-day life as a result of the global ...

The CDC now says double masking can help prevent the spread of COVID-19. New research shows that tight-fitting, multi-layer masks provide more protection against respiratory droplets, which drive the ...

Over the past several weeks, questions and suggestions have been raised over the potential benefit that comes with wearing three face masks — or masks made with three layers of fabric instead of one ...