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 ...

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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 ...

01/28/21 Update: This article describes the benefits of filtration in homemade masks, which are similar to the protection afforded by the surging practice of double-masking. You can read more here.

With face masks now manadatory in shops, what is the best way to make your own at home? Bethan Holt is The Telegraph’s Fashion Director. Although she covers everything from catwalk shows to the latest ...