Masks provide protection from COVID-19, says a new study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association. “Masking in the community to reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that ...

DURHAM, N.C. -- By now we all know that N-95 masks are better than surgical masks which are better than cloth masks which are better than a scarf or bandana. But are they all better than nothing?

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Nearly 100% of N95 masks pass fit tests after 3 years, suggesting annual tests are not necessary. Moving to ...

A new study in The Lancet demonstrates that face coverings dramatically reduce the load of SARS-CoV-2 in exhaled breath from infected persons. The reductions reached as high as 98 percent, with ...

If you value independent local news, become a sustainer today. Your gift could help unlock a $1M challenge. How do you get someone to wear a mask? The question is back on many people's minds as cases ...

Duke University research that showed how poorly some face coverings perform wasn't exactly the intent of the study, researchers said Wednesday. The study that WRAL News first reported last week showed ...

(NEW YORK) -- Recently, a review from the Cochrane Library set off a firestorm after headlines declared research published by the respected organization's study found masks don't work and don't stop ...