Face masks are an essential part of protecting yourself and others from coronavirus, but that doesn't make them any easier to wear. Over the past few weeks, we've realized firsthand how masks can ...

Yes, wearing a mask with elastic ear loops for long stretches can get uncomfortable (but you should still wear a mask anyway). In many situations you can deal with this by moving away from others or ...

As new variants of the coronavirus spread within the United States, health professionals have suggested that Americans wear two masks. (Video: John Farrell/The Washington Post) Amid increasing ...

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The day care that Kathy Franklin’s 3- and 4-year-old daughters attend recently started requiring face masks. And the first day did not go well. “It’s impossible to keep a face mask on them. They rip ...

RALEIGH (WTVD) -- Now that the CDC and many other agencies recommend everyone wear masks when around other people experts say it's especially important to wear them properly. WakeMed infection ...