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What is already known about this topic? Face masks or respirators (N95/KN95s) effectively filter virus-sized particles in laboratory settings. The real-world effectiveness of face coverings to prevent ...

On Thursday of this week — for the first time since the pandemic began — the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) clarified that surgical masks and KN95 masks provide more protection that ...

With the rapid spread of the omicron variant, mask mandates have once again returned to many gyms, along with this dilemma: Should gym goers wear a N95 or KN95 mask, which offer more protection than a ...

For almost two years, masking up has been a fundamental part of America's COVID-19 prevention tactics. But a post on social media claims the type of mask that many wear to prevent the spread of the ...

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The metro's two largest school districts are taking distinctly different approaches to masks as students return for second semester. All this comes as health officials said the omicron variant is now ...

Travelers using Port Authority facilities will face different mask-on or mask-off guidelines depending on what state they in — New York or New Jersey. Masks don’t have to be worn in the PA’s New ...