Respirators and masks which rely on ear loops do not protect people “adequately” when used as tight fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE), the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) says. An ...

The claim: Nonrespirator ear loop masks do not protect people against coronavirus, and it is explicitly stated on the packaging of masks As mask-wearing has become a common method to stop the spread ...

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Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. In the search for the perfect face mask, one feature has stood out. While tie-around ...

The first three things that come to mind for any face mask-buyer is effectiveness, comfortability and style. Banana Republic is selling a 3-pack of face masks that check off all three boxes. The pack ...

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Face masks are an essential part of protecting yourself and others from coronavirus, but that doesn't make them any easier to wear. Over the past few weeks, we've realized firsthand how masks can ...

As new variants of the coronavirus spread within the United States, health professionals have suggested that Americans wear two masks. (Video: John Farrell/The Washington Post) Amid increasing ...