The mask has become the most ubiquitous garment during the COVID-19 pandemic. But one of the easiest ways to prevent the spread for all has become a source of chronic pain for others.

Mouth shields, like this Canadian-made product called the Mingle Mask, are see-through and cover the lower half of a person's face. Tal S. is wondering if they can be worn instead of non-medical ...

Similarly, Health Canada advises that both masks must cover both mouth and nose. It also warns Canadians not to remove their masks to talk to other people, or hang masks from neck or ears. Both ...

COVID-19 is spread through the air and can be inhaled and exhaled through both the mouth and nose. When the mask isn’t covering the nose, the risk of contacting COVID-19 through the air becomes ...

Masks get saturated with moisture from the mouth and nose after about 20 minutes. Once they’re wet, they no longer form a barrier against viruses trying to come through or exit.

FaceBit is a device developed by Northwestern University, and it aims to magnetically attach itself to any form of face coverings to help a person monitor their vitals and track them. The small ...