The virus-fighting startup Singletto has U.S. Department of Defense support, closed a $10 million round, and is selling its ...

Masks provide protection from COVID-19, says a new study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association. “Masking in the community to reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that ...

Sonoma County mandates masks in health care facilities from Nov 1 through March 31, 2026, to curb respiratory illnesses.

The order in Sonoma County is designed to protect the "most vulnerable populations" in health care facilities during fall and ...

Japanese researchers showed that masks can offer protection from airborne coronavirus particles, but even professional-grade coverings can't eliminate contagion risk entirely.

SAN FRANCISCO -- As fears rise over China's coronavirus outbreak spreading to the United States, more and more people are looking for ways to protect themselves. One of the most in-demand items are ...

While COVID-19 hospitalizations have plateaued and masking mandates are not currently in effect, the spread of a new Pirola variant is bringing up concerns about whether masking may be a safe option ...

Mask requirements are returning to health care settings across parts of the Bay Area, as health officials brace for the ...

As New Year's Eve approaches, how well-protected people are against the coronavirus depends on the mask their wearing. A popular mask through the pandemic has been a single-layer cloth mask. But ...

This man sewed a safety mask for protection during the coronavirus pandemic. The took a piece of cloth, folded and sewed it. Then he pleated the fabric and added the straps. He quickly produced the ...

Health officials in Sonoma County on Monday issued a mask order for certain healthcare facilities, including skilled nursing ...