Disposable masks break into micro-sized plastic fibers that can take up to 450 years to decompose. (Photo: Getty Images) Despite most states ditching their mask mandates, and the Centers for Disease ...

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Wearing a face mask when you’re in a public setting is one of the best ways to avoid getting and spreading illnesses like Covid-19, the flu, RSV and the common cold, says Dr. Carl Fichtenbaum, a ...

As the pandemic continues to evolve and new COVID-19 variants surface—the latest being Omicron—protection remains top of mind. And while many of us have acquired a pile of reusable cloth masks over ...

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At this point, it’s fairly easy to guess when COVID infections are on the rise without consulting the news or wastewater surveillance stats. So after noticing an uptick in subway riders wearing ...

In light of the Omicron variant and at the urging of public-health experts, the CDC has updated its mask guidelines. The agency’s new standards stress that fabric masks are the least protective ...

Early on in the pandemic, a relative sent me a box of disposable masks and said they were medical grade because they were marked “Made in Taiwan.” At the time, Taiwan was known for its reliable PPE, ...

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In Unearthed, Gen Z climate-change activists discuss some of the most pressing issues facing our planet — and reveal what you can do to help make a real difference. Despite most states ditching their ...