NBC News investigative correspondent Vicky Nguyen had the masks worn by TODAY hosts tested for bacteria to see just how dirty they can get when worn regularly. IE 11 is not supported.

A dirty face mask doesn’t protect anyone from coronavirus or anything else, so how do you keep homemade cloth masks ready to use? Here’s what you need to know. The U.S. Centers for Disease ...

Wearing dirty masks is also not doing your skin any favors. A mask that isn’t properly washed can have oil buildup on it. “That’s compounded by the oil that you’re producing underneath ...

More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, masks remain a huge part of our daily routine to protect ourselves from COVID-19. Many wear reusable cloth masks every day. With the help of professors ...

Face masks are now a part of our daily routine; many people don’t leave home without one. The Centers for Disease Control and local health experts agree; masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Wash wet or dirty masks as soon as possible to prevent them from becoming moldy. Wet masks can be hard to breathe through and are less effective than dry masks. Store masks that are not wet or dirty ...

Wearing a face mask is the new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic and knowing how to store your mask is important for your safety. ... it could become dirty fast which builds up germs.

The pandemic has made us question everything, laundry included. No longer are dirty clothes limited to coming off in the bedroom or bathroom; now we have to deal with masks that are removed on our ...

Wearing a used mask could be more dangerous than not wearing one at all when it comes to warding off COVID-19, a new study has found. A new three-layer surgical mask is 65 percent efficient in filt… ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC)— There has been a lot of talk about mandating masks in schools. There’s also been a lot of misinformation being shared. News10NBC is working to clear up any confusion ...

The pleats of a face mask also significantly affect airflow patterns and their efficacy changes with more use, the researchers found. The team plans to study how mask shapes affect protection from ...