SAN FRANCISCO -- As fears rise over China's coronavirus outbreak spreading to the United States, more and more people are looking for ways to protect themselves. One of the most in-demand items are ...

Face masks can help to reduce transmission of respiratory viruses such as influenza, according to experts and medical ...

Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? It likely provides protection for both. Studies on the new coronavirus and other germs show wearing a mask helps stop infected people from ...

Each week the Associated Press fact-check team answers reader questions about the coronavirus and how it's changing our lives. Here are 10 questions on our minds lately.

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RALEIGH, N.C. -- Health experts have been saying for months that mask wearing is important for stopping the spread of COVID-19. But is there a benefit to wearing two masks? It's a hot topic right now, ...

The UK Health Security Agency is urging people to take extra steps to help avoid the flu, including wearing a mask, getting ...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is urging Brits to once again wear face masks in a bid to lower flu infections. It ...