A dense fog advisory and a rip current statement in effect for 15 regions in the areaSee the complete list
Dr. Scott Gottlieb: High-quality Covid masks work even if others around you aren't wearing one"One-way masking does work," former FDA chief Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CNBC Wednesday.cnbc.com
Congress drops mask mandate in time for State of the UnionThe Sunday night memo from Congress' attending physician could ease a potential standoff with GOP lawmakers.cbsnews.com
New sensor called FaceBit can tell if health mask fits properly and provide other data. Designed for workers, device also could benefit public eventually.FaceBit, as it is called, also measures heart rate and respiration, similar to Fitbit, but with special attention to mask fit.chicagotribune.com
You can now get free N95 masks—here's where to find themWhere to find N95 respiratory masks, now that the CDC recommends wearing the "most protective mask you can."cnbc.com
How to spot fake N95 and KN95 masks onlineThe CDC is expected to issue new mask guidance given the spread of the highly contagious omicron variant of COVID-19. Here’s how to avoid buying a fake KN95 mask.news.yahoo.com
How often can you reuse KN95 or N95 masks — and how do you safely do it? What to knowExperts have recommended upgrading to an N95 or KN95 mask as they offer better protection against omicron.news.yahoo.com
Calls grow for CPS to pause in-person classes, but district plans to reopen schools today after winter breakThe CPS CEO says he stands “firmly behind" the decision to reopen schools Monday.chicagotribune.com
UF Health: Wear medical-grade face coverings rather than cloth masksUF Health is recommending that people wear N95 or KN95 masks in public settings rather than cloth or surgical masks, which don’t fit as closely to the face.
Why some experts recommend upgrading to N95 masks to help fight the delta variantN95 masks may be especially important for people who are unvaccinated or othwerise vulnerable to severe covid-19 disease.washingtonpost.com
