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How effective are cloth masks against coronavirus?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that the general public wear cloth face masks to help decrease everyone’s chances of getting COVID-19. So how does the new ...
Popular Science

What to do with your old cloth masks

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Every week it feels like something changes when it comes to COVID ...
AOL

Here’s how to properly clean fabric face masks, according to experts

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Capital Public Radio

Omicron FAQ: How long does COVID-19 last in a room? Can cloth masks be safer? Can I reuse an N95 mask?

It’s normal to be overwhelmed or anxious about doing anything as the pandemic continues to wear on and scientists and epidemiologists learn new information about COVID-19, resulting in continually ...
Fast Company

The science of masks, explained by a mechanical engineer after 2 years of testing in his lab

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has changed its guidelines about masks and respirators a number of times over the past two years and gave its most recent update on January 14, ...
NBC Chicago

KN95, N95 and More: A Look at the Different Masks and What You Should Know About Each

KN95s, N95s, cloth, surgical and more - there are a lot of options when it comes to wearing masks during the coronavirus pandemic. With pharmacies across the country preparing to distribute free N95 ...
AOL

How Much Do Masks Really Cost? From Cloth to KN95, Here’s a Price Breakdown

As COVID-19 pandemic-related regulations continue to evolve, it’s likely that masks will stay in our lives for a while. Recent spikes in Omicron variant cases are causing health officials to rethink ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Why N95, KN95 masks are much more effective than cloth versions

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ABC 7 Chicago

How to make face masks from materials found at home

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to intensify in the United States, the federal government is now asking everyone to wear a face covering in public. Although the Centers for Disease Control and ...
Poynter

Is a cloth mask effective enough against the omicron variant?

The highly transmissible omicron variant is sweeping through the U.S., causing a huge spike in COVID-19 cases and overwhelming many hospital systems. Besides urging Americans to get vaccinated and ...
The Salt Lake Tribune

Is my cloth mask good enough? The 2022 edition

The highly transmissible omicron variant is sweeping the U.S., causing a huge spike in covid-19 cases and overwhelming many hospital systems. Besides urging Americans to get vaccinated and boosted, ...