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 ...

Amid a shortage of medical-grade masks, federal guidelines now recommend everyone wear face coverings out in public. Here's how to make your own cloth mask.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There may be relief of fewer COVID-19 cases, but now, there are growing cases of influenza. "It's uncommon this late in the season to see flu numbers actually rising," said Emergency ...

Update: On Wednesday, UPMC said it a statement it is recommending, rather than requiring, masks in its facilities. This is a departure from Monday’s statement that masks were required. People visiting ...

Face masks can help to reduce transmission of respiratory viruses such as influenza, according to experts and medical evidence, but their effectiveness depends on the type of mask used. Social media ...

With a very high positive flu test rate and many patients in the hospital sick with flu, Roper St. Francis Healthcare is taking temporary steps to try to limit spread by requiring masks and limiting ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Hampton Roads hospitals and healthcare systems are requiring patients with flu-like symptoms to wear masks as flu activity continues to increase in the area. Virginia is ...

"Real men wear masks," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. For many free-spirited Americans, a face mask may feel like an uncomfortable blot on personal expression. But as states slowly begin to ease ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Winter is here and so is peak flu season. Historically, flu season outbreaks are the worst between December and February, and this ...