Face shields alone provide only minimal protection from coronavirus particles, UCLA researchers found, but combining shields with a mask can be fairly effective at blocking droplets.

Clear shields that cover in front of the face have been a fairly frequent sight since the COVID-19 pandemic began, but researchers say they don't offer high protection against potentially ...

The U.S. military is 3D-printing face shields, designing reusable plastic N95 masks and sewing surgical masks to increase the supply of critical medical equipment.

Stay safe out there with the increase of the new COVID-19 variant while using these highly protective face masks.

Sparkly masks, superhero masks -- there are many choices, but experts say it's not about fashion. We need the best protection when it comes to the super contagious Omicron strain.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said Americans should wear the most protective mask they can, but stopped short of recommending an N95 or similar face covering.

With millions of people traveling this holiday season, risk of infection from omicron is high. Could face shields help keep us safe? Experts weigh in on who needs this extra layer of protection.

In a real-world study of face masks conducted before the omicron surge, people who reported wearing N95 or KN95 respirators in public indoor spaces were 83% less likely to test positive for SARS ...

CDC mask recommendations updated today with information on N95 masks and KN95 masks. The new mask guidance also says some masks provide more protection than others.

"If you have an N95 mask and you don't have a face shield, you don't have any protection," Achanta told CNN Business on Thursday.