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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials have revoked U.S. authorization for masks made by more than 60 Chinese manufacturers after they failed to meet standards needed to protect health care ...

This social media rumor dates back to August 2020, when several people reported that they received unsolicited masks in the mail from China. While these unsolicited masks were likely part of a ...

In his first White House coronavirus briefing since April, President Trump appeared to reverse his stance on masks, saying, “Whether you like the mask or not, they have an impact, they’ll have an ...

New research from The University of Manchester has shown that debates and resistance about wearing face masks go back a lot ...

When the pandemic first hit last year, Brian Wolin was working as a chiropractor, and his brother-in-law, Evan Shulman, ran a business making luxury retail displays for brands, such as Gucci and ...