Disposable face masks are less protective than N95 and KN95 respirators for two reasons. Disposable face masks have a looser fit, so there tends to be gaps between the mask and the wearer’s face ...

But, with hundreds of thousands of L.A. residents forced to evacuate their homes, the next best thing is a face mask or respirator to help avoid inhaling dangerous smoke particles. As we saw with ...

There are many face masks to choose from, but properly fitting respirators offer the most protection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts revere N95 respirators ...

The Dagupan City health office has recommended to residents the wearing of face masks following the increasing number of ...

The people of Macau quickly adapted to wearing masks, and relinquishing them proved challenging, even after their use was no ...

The UK Health Security Agency has finally provided an update following a surge of HMPV, formerly called the "mystery" virus, ...

Multiple hospitals in Passaic County are now requiring face masks for their patients, staff members and visitors because of ...

The NHS is under pressure amid a rise in cases of a globally spreading 'mystery' virus, with hospitals across the nation ...

Social media posts showed hospital wards overflowing with young children as tots were struck down by the nasty illness, which ...

The rising respiratory issue is particularly contagious among the elderly population, with a rate of 7.3 percent.

Proportion of positive cases for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) hit a record high for the winter season so far, according to ...