Although some people aren’t convinced face masks are necessary, a new study has found that they work well most of the time, depending on the type. Scientists at Duke University tested 14 commonly used ...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A new study shows that neck gaiters are not only ineffective as protective masks, they could actually be worse than not wearing a mask at all. Finding a mask that fits, is ...
Don’t throw out your neck gaiters just yet. A new study has spurred numerous headlines declaring that neck gaiters may be worse than wearing no mask at all for controlling the spread of COVID-19. But ...
DENVER (CBS4) - Masks are now the new normal for people working to prevent spread of COVID-19 and a study from Duke University looks at 14 different types of masks. The researchers looked at N-95s, ...
After a study questioned whether neck gaiters reduce the spread of respiratory droplets, researchers found that double-layer gaiters worked as well as cotton masks Face masks are “the most powerful ...
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Two major studies have recently shown the efficacy of mask-wearing and mask mandates. Local health experts largely agreed on one finding from said studies: wearing a ...
The body of evidence continues to grow: masks protect the person wearing them from COVID-19, in addition to those around them. But with so many choices, what's your best option? Regardless of ...
Popular neck gaiters do help to stop the spread of coronavirus, new research suggests. It comes after a Duke University study suggested that the popular face coverings might actually make infectious ...
A small study prompted fears that neck gaiters could spread more virus droplets than they stop. But new research shows that those face coverings can protect just as well as other cloth masks. By Tara ...
This is a rapidly developing situation. For the most up-to-date information, check resources like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regularly. This story will be updated as new ...
One popular style of face covering may not be doing much to limit spread of the coronavirus, according to a study out of Duke University. The researchers found that while most of the cotton, cloth or ...