With new and more transmissible Covid-19 variants doing the rounds, Germany has made it mandatory to wear medical-grade masks in public settings, which tells us a lot about how effective cloth masks ...

“There is a lot of contradicting information coming out about the use of face masks. Do face masks provide any protection or not?” Question from a Full Fact reader There is little dispute that ...

As Omicron variants of COVID-19 continue to fuel a rise in cases across Australia, there is renewed focus on masks as a simple way to prevent the spread of the virus. Australia's COVID-19 cases and ...

Face masks are now compulsory in enclosed public spaces. Which means many of us are now having to decide between purchasing disposable and reusable face masks. If you’re opting for a reusable face ...

As the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus variant continues to spread, some experts say it’s past time to reconsider your face mask options – especially if you’re still wearing the cloth variety.

US health authorities are debating whether to recommend face coverings for everyone when they go out in public. One internal memo for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that even ...

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THE Government has warned that face masks must be used to stop a second spike of deadly coronavirus. Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it is vital protection is now worn in enclosed places like shops, ...

Cloth masks can prevent the spread of COVID-19 by blocking up to 99 per cent of infectious particles, according to scientists who analysed a century of mask studies. Canadian researchers report that ...

Wearing a cloth mask may not shield the user from coronavirus because too many infected droplets can slip through, a study has claimed. Scientists at New Mexico State University, in the US, studied ...