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

As the swine flu virus threatens to turn into a global pandemic, it has emerged that the Government has ordered 30million face masks to 'protect' against it. But experts have warned that face masks ...

A large Danish study suggests that face masks may only offer the wearer limited protection against COVID-19 infection. Researchers found there was no statistically significant difference in the number ...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is urging Brits to once again wear face masks in a bid to lower flu infections. It ...

While surgical masks won’t remove the chance of contracting Covid-19, there is evidence which suggests they reduce the chance of infection, the severity of infection and the spread of the disease.

While laboratory research shows masks, especially well-fitted N95s, are effective, real-world use often yields lower effectiveness due to improper fitting. Experts advise at-risk individuals and those ...

Australia has just suffered a severe flu season, with 299,211 laboratory-confirmed cases, at last count, and 662 deaths. This might be a sign of what’s to come for the UK and US as the virus spreads ...

FROM Monday June 15 face coverings will be mandatory on all public transport in England. The new rules will apply on trains, tubes, buses, ferries and planes but people will not have to wear them ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

With surging pollution, masks provide a protective layer against the harms. While N95 masks are the gold standard for ...

Regardless of mask-type, fewer coronavirus particles get through to people wearing face coverings, according to a new paper that will soon be published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine in ...

UK coronavirus face mask: What is a FFP3 mask? Does it protect against coronavirus? UK CORONAVIRUS cases now number nine, as health officials have detected another infection in London, rousing concern ...