As the new year begins and rainy winter weather surges on, cold and flu season is also well underway. With it comes the threat of a new and scary-sounding COVID-19 variant with a recognizable name.

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According to the CDC, when worn consistently, well-fitting respirators approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health — including N95s — “provide the highest level of protection ...

COVID-19 continues to circulate around the country, with the latest variant XBB.1.5 accounting for more than half of infections. Though vaccines are holding up against the variant, it's still highly ...

As part of a federal plan, pharmacies and health centers throughout the United States are beginning the rollout of free N95 masks for the public this week. The free masks are part of the Biden ...

With tens of thousands of coronavirus cases being reported each day in the U.S., it’s still important that everyone wear a face covering in public (and even double up). Some Americans opt for the ...

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Though mask restrictions have eased across the country (and around the world), officials say you shouldn’t be taking off your masks just yet, especially if you’re in crowded places or traveling. Even ...

The fast-spread of Omicron and its subvariants has prompted many people to try to upgrade to a higher-quality mask. But that’s easier said than done. Anyone who has shopped for a mask online or in ...

The Biden Administration announced in January that Americans would soon have access to free N95 masks. Now, those masks are becoming available at local retailers. The CDC has a full list of companies ...

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