To curb the transmission of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently begun to recommend using a cloth face covering when you’re out in public. But why exactly is ...

Most patterns have the option to add a filter pocket, which initially I was going to do, however, the filters weren’t that easy to get hold of when I first started making them so I started looking for ...

According to new Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, anyone entering a public space should wear a cloth mask. And while this new suggestion sounds a bit scary, it’s one of the easiest ways to ...

For months, scientists have been saying masks reduce transmission of COVID-19. They now think masks can also make the illness less severe. The reason is the barrier created by a mask likely limits the ...

THE SHORTAGE of face masks for frontline health-care workers could be offset by making your own at home instead of buying them online. Here's a simple pattern you can use to make your own PPE. The ...

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 ...

The latest health advice from the state government is now recommending that people in Sydney wear a face covering while out in public, particularly in crowded areas and on public transport. While face ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. Read our full commerce guidelines here. With COVID-19 restrictions being tightened again in the wake of the new Omicron variant ...

Back-to-school will look different for kids this year and for those parents sending their little ones back to classrooms amid COVID-19, we all know for some, masks will be mandatory. On top of social ...