CDC says N95 masks offer far better protection than cloth masks against omicron variant. But the updated guidance stops short of saying everyone should wear them. Updated January 14, 2022.

New CDC research urges gym-goers to wear masks while working out at fitness centers, even during high-intensity exercise. IE 11 is not supported.

The CDC says consumers looking for masks that meet quality standards can look for certain labels like “meets ASTM F3502” or “meets workplace performance,” and they can go to a National ...

The claim: According to the CDC, masks do not work and instead contribute to COVID-19 infection An Oct. 29 article shared across Facebook claims the CDC has presented evidence that rejects the ...

Dr. Ashish Jha discusses new CDC double face mask guidance, COVID-19 variant concerns 03:30. After months of demands for federal health officials to update mask recommendations, the Centers for ...

How to buy a face mask, according to CDC guidelines. At the beginning of the pandemic, people scrambled to find face masks to protect themselves — some even turned to making their own or using ...

The CDC argued disposable surgical masks block COVID-19 more than cloth masks. Getty Images. President Biden on Thursday announced that his administration was working to make “high-quality masks ...

A CDC study finds that two masks -- a surgical mask with a cloth one on top -- might be more effective at reducing transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19.

CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said that "face masks are the most important, powerful public health tool we have" in fighting the spread of COVID-19 during a Senate hearing on Wednesday.

If you're in an area with high COVID-19 transmissibility, the CDC says vaccinated people need masks. Here's what that means.

Experts who advise the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on its hospital infection control guidelines have voted to recommend that health care providers wear masks during routine care ...

The CDC released new guidelines for which face masks will help protect against COVID-19. Here's everything you need to know, including which masks make the cut: ...