Cloth face coverings may help curb COVID-19 transmission because presymptomatic and asymptomatic people can transmit SARS-CoV-2. Wearing a mask helps contain respiratory droplets from talking, ...

The US Centers for Disease Control recommends that all Americans wear face masks in public to reduce transmission of Covid-19. The agency maintains that “it is critical to emphasize that maintaining 6 ...

One common concern about cloth face masks is the level of filtration they provide. The fabric’s mesh is often too open to filter out smaller particles such as smoke, dust, or viruses. A popular ...

Paper towels, coffee filters, cloth and other materials can be used for homemade coronavirus face masks during the pandemic. But which are most effective? A study of homemade face masks by ...

With face masks now manadatory in shops, what is the best way to make your own at home? Bethan Holt is The Telegraph’s Fashion Director. Although she covers everything from catwalk shows to the latest ...