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 ...

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 ...

Multiple layers and a snug fit are essential to making sure your mask is effective at protecting you and others. "This is not something to wait on, we should be getting higher quality masks, people ...

• Three-layer masks have been found to keep you most protected from COVID-19 viral particles. • Recent research found that only about 30% of large respiratory droplets are blocked by single-layer ...