Respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID, and RSV were on the rise throughout December, and some hospitals, including at least two in the Charlotte area, are reinstating certain mask policies in response ...

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Here’s the thing: Experts have confirmed that the Omicron variant spreads more easily than the original COVID-19 virus, so it’s more important than ever to wear a protective face mask (we care about ...

Mass General Brigham is tightening its safety measures as respiratory virus cases continue to climb. The hospital system ...

Face masks can help to reduce transmission of respiratory viruses such as influenza, according to experts and medical ...

Old Man and Oxygen Mask Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to determine the effectiveness of N95 respirators vs surgical masks in protecting against viral respiratory illness transmission. Among ...

Trinity Health Of New England has recommended that colleagues, patients and visitors wear masks due to a rise in upper ...

MARYLAND - University of Maryland Medical System facilities are requiring masks in patient care areas. UM Shore Regional ...

In response to the rise in respiratory illnesses in the area, Rochester Regional Health announced Tuesday it will be ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Respirator masks are required under Salt Lake County’s new mask mandate, but the demand is making it difficult for Utahns to find them. “They’re really hard to find in the community ...

In a recent study published in Environmental Research, researchers investigated whether surgical and N95 face masks cause respiratory distress in children. In the present study, researchers assessed ...

The spread of the more transmissible Omicron variant has prompted more public health experts to recommend wearing N95 face masks instead of cloth or surgical face coverings if possible. (Photo by Mark ...