Amid a shortage of medical-grade masks, federal guidelines now recommend everyone wear face coverings out in public. Here's ...

For over two months since the first coronavirus case in the US was announced, government officials said that those who are not sick do not need to wear a face mask. Even the surgeon general urged the ...

Are you a medical professional? Can you sew? NO NO YES YES Use N95 or surgical masks Sew a cloth mask Cut a cloth mask The Washington Post is providing this news free to all readers as a public ...

Minnesotans have been pushing sewing machines to their limits the past several weeks making facemasks for those on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Now a coalition of local business and ...

While medical face masks should be reserved for health professionals battling the coronavirus amid a shortage of protective equipment, some experts are saying others should consider improvising their ...

Editor's note: This story was up-to-date at the time of publication on March 26, but because this is an ever-changing situation, you should check with individual hospitals, the Centers for Disease ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. You’ve probably seen ...

The CDC states that cloth face masks can be made from common household items. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising the use of cloth face coverings during the novel coronavirus ...

Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD), Operation with LOVE from HOME, and Napa Valley CanDo have created an online form for those making homemade face covers (as opposed to the medical ...