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CDC Acknowledges Cloth Masks Are Less Effective Than Others

The federal agency's new guidance reflects warnings from other public health experts throughout the omicron surge.
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CDC Study Finds 2 Masks Are Better Than 1 For Slowing Virus Spread

Wearing a cloth mask on top of a surgical mask blocked about 80% of particles, researchers found.
By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

You Probably Should Double-Mask Now. Here's How To Do It Properly.

Wearing two face masks during the pandemic may be an effective way to protect yourself against the virus.
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7 Signs It's Time To Replace Your Face Mask

How to know when your cloth mask is no longer protecting you and others from the coronavirus.
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The Absolute Prettiest Face Masks You Won't Mind Wearing All Day

Face masks are now a part of our lives — so you might just get some that are super stylish.
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Are Face Shields Better Than Masks For COVID-19? Here's What Experts Say.

Experts debate how effective face shields are in reducing the spread of the coronavirus.
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Law Enforcement Seizes Masks Meant To Protect Anti-Racist Protesters From COVID-19

The masks, reading “Stop killing Black people,” were meant to quell the spread of the coronavirus, which has disproportionately affected Black Americans.
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Here's Where To Buy Cloth Face Masks For Sale Online

Here are the brands making and selling face masks for adults and kids for COVID-19.
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100 Prominent Health Officials Sign Open Letter To Make Masks Mandatory

A "preponderance of evidence" suggests cloth masks could halt coronavirus in its tracks -- but only if we all wear them.
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