For months, the message has been pretty simple. Wear a mask to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Now, many months into the pandemic we have a clearer picture of which masks work and which actually spread the virus. Researchers at Duke University created a simple technique to analyze the...
You've Worn That Homemade Mask, Here's How to Clean It
You've done your part for the day by wearing a homemade mask. Some cities are mandating it. But, when you get home what's the best way to clean it? Masks Mandatory in Certain Cities The CDC recommends that face coverings be worn in places where social distancing can be difficult,...
Fresno County Health Official Says Cloth Masks 'About 10%-15% Efficient'
The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. Now, the Fresno County Health Department wants you to know how efficient — or inefficient —those masks are. It Depends on the Mask Type Dr. Rais Vohra, Fresno County's interim health...
Right Now, a Homemade Face Mask Is a Good Idea
Health experts in the United States are at odds over whether people should wear a face mask while venturing beyond their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. But before digging into that debate, let's go straight to what the experts agree on. N95 respirator masks and surgical masks should be reserved...