As we swiftly approach two years of pandemic life, it's easy to feel bummed that things we safely rediscovered in 2021 — indoor dining! real holidays! a fleeting sense of normalcy!— have been thwarted ...

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Individuals wanting to use off-post public transportation or retail stores in Bavaria will now be required to wear a medical-grade FFP2 mask, starting Jan. 18, 2021. Children ...

IN CONTINENTAL EUROPE few people now wear cloth masks as protection against covid-19. Instead, they don surgical or, increasingly, FFP2 masks, a highly efficient medical grade. Meanwhile, in Britain ...

As the UK lifts the legal requirement for face masks in most indoor public areas in England, new research from the University of Surrey and the University of Bristol has shown that FFP2 (filtering ...

Breathing polluted air in Indian cities is a serious concern. Choosing the right mask is crucial for protection. N95, KN95, and FFP2 respirators are recommended for their high filtration and snug fit.

ROME — To mask or not to mask is a question Italy settled early in the COVID-19 outbreak with a vigorous “yes.” Now the onetime epicenter of the pandemic in Europe hopes even stricter mask rules will ...