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If it’s true that necessity is the mother of invention, then Dr. Bruce Spiess must be its father. Spiess is a professor of anesthesiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine. He’s not an ...

For months, scientists have been saying masks reduce transmission of COVID-19. They now think masks can also make the illness less severe. The reason is the barrier created by a mask likely limits the ...

Think of masks as the newest trendy accessory that can save your life – and the lives of those you love. But instead of what pattern, logo or slogan you display, choose your mask based on its ...

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 ...

Researchers have developed an accessible way to make N95 face masks not only effective barriers to germs, but on-contact germ killers. The antiviral, antibacterial masks can potentially be worn longer ...

A growing body of evidence supports the idea that wearing face masks in public, even when you feel well, can help curb the spread of the coronavirus — since people can spread the virus even without ...

HIGGINSVILLE, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trinity Technology Group’s (TTG) latest AIRADIGM™ innovation takes healthcare personnel protection to the next level. Leveraging years of expertise in filtration ...

Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (and other local health officials) recommend everyone over the age of 2 wear a face mask, even those that are fully vaccinated, to help slow ...

The World Health Organization on Friday updated its guidance on the use of masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic, making several changes and additions. Most notably, the agency is now recommending that ...

While there is scientific consensus that wearing masks helps limit the spread of COVID-19, there are unanswered questions about which masks are most effective. Now, a group of scientists released a ...