With 80 percent face mask compliance, we could beat the coronavirus in no time flat — but now that mask wearing has become so politicized, it’s probably impossible to reach that number. Still, making ...

As the states prepare for a possible “second wave” of the coronavirus, scientists are racing to fill the need for medical equipment and other novel tools to fight the virus. Durable and effective face ...

The built-in air pocket in this form-fitted reusable mask improves breathability. To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep ourselves and others healthy, it’s essential to wear a face mask–but which ...

The race to make a better face mask is on. Universal usage of face masks could nearly eliminate the coronavirus pandemic in the United States, but many people still don't wear them. Teams of young ...

BOSTON (CBS) -- Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Brigham and Women's Hospital have designed a silicone mask that is as effective as an N95 mask, but easier to sterilize so ...

Researchers at MIT and Brigham and Women's Hospital have designed a new face mask that they believe could stop viral particles as effectively as N95 masks. Unlike N95 masks, the new masks were ...