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The Biden administration will begin making 400 million N-95 masks available for free to Americans starting next week.

Aaron Collins, also known as @masknerd on Twitter, explains what you need to know about high-filtration masks like KN95s, KF94s and N95s, which are able to filter out viral particles and can help you stay safe amid the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

Cloth masks are better than no mask – but a properly made surgical mask, N95 or KN95 will protect you and others better, says Dr. Jay Wolfson. The USFHealth professor tells you which masks are best at blocking viral particles.

Many schools across the United States are returning to wearing masks after the holiday break amid the surge in COVID-19 cases.

As the Omicron surge continues across the country, experts recommend upgrading your face mask. If you are relying on a homemade or cloth face covering, it might be time to reconsider. “The idea of face coverings is really old-fashioned. Quite honestly, it was not even good enough for the original virus,” said Dr. Paulo Verardi, an associate professor of virology…

More communities in the state are urging people to mask up amid the fast spread of the Omicron variant.

More communities in the state are urging people to mask up amid the fast spread of the Omicron variant. Starting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Norwalk re-instituted a mask mandate indoors for everyone regardless of vaccination status. And now, West Hartford and Bloomfield are at least advising people to do the same. “I’ve kept my mask on no matter...

Health officials say pets and another animals can get the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, but the risk of them spreading it to people is low.

After some confusion earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released updated guidance around gathering and traveling for the holiday season. On Friday, the CDC released the updated guidance, saying the best way to safely observe the holiday season is being vaccinated against COVID-19. A representative from the agency said in an email Friday they “fully...

Gov. Ned Lamont wants the legislature to extend his executive powers before the end of the month. There’s also at least one thing he’s contemplating doing on his own.

Gov. Ned Lamont said he is seeking an extension of his emergency powers connected to the COVID-19 pandemic until early next year.

The Transportation Security Administration is increasing the penalty for people who violate the mandate to wear masks on planes, trains and other forms of transportation to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

It’s Labor Day Weekend and with cases of coronavirus increasing, health experts are recommending that the typical last burst of getaways and gatherings be held outdoors as much as possible. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to emphasize that outdoors is much safer than indoors if you’re having a gathering. “Outdoors is much safer than indoors if...

A group of parents of disabled students has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to strike down Iowa’s law banning schools from requiring masks, arguing it endangers their health and denies equal access to education.

The CDC is recommending people don’t travel this holiday weekend and people are advised to stay outdoors if gathering in larger crowds.

Old traditions are back in 2021, including the Brooklyn Fair. The event is running through Sunday. The fair is a celebration of community and this year, organizers wanted to ensure everyone walking through the front gates felt comfortable and safe. The good times were on full display around the Brooklyn Fairgrounds on Saturday. Once inside, visitors had the chance to…

The rancorous debate over whether returning students should wear masks in the classroom has moved from school boards to courtrooms. In at least 14 states, lawsuits have been filed either for or against masks in schools. In some cases, normally rule-enforcing school administrators are finding themselves fighting state leaders. Legal experts say that while state laws normally trump local control,…

Boston’s indoor mask mandate took effect at 8 a.m. Friday for everyone over the age of 2. This means masks must be worn in businesses, restaurants, and gyms. There are exceptions, however, such as private buildings and places of worship. The mandate is in response to the delta variant, which is the more contagious strain of COVID. It is also…

This weekend’s naked bike ride in Philadelphia will require participants to wear masks.

The three states are all hot spots in the nation’s recent COVID-19 surge, and defiant boards in Miami, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix and other urban areas argue that requiring masks protects students, teachers and staff from contracting and spreading the virus as many pediatric hospitals fill.