When the scientific community made it clear that masks are the most effective way to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many of us discovered that we already owned one: a neck gaiter. Despite confusion ...

There’s a new study claiming that neck gaiters like Buffs are worse than not wearing a mask at all. I’m not convinced that this study should be taken at face value, but it’s also reasonable to be ...

Question: At first there were hardly any masks available and we took what we could get, but now there are a lot more for sale so we have been trying different ones to see what we like. Besides the ...

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — As East Tennessee students head back to school, a lot of them will be required to wear masks. That includes Knox County Schools and the University of Tennessee. 10News has heard ...

Neck gaiters work just as well as masks at stopping the spread of COVID-19 — despite a past study that suggests otherwise, according to new research. Researchers at Virginia Tech found that the ...

Need a mask? With so many different options on the market, it’s hard to tell which ones are best suited for the job. There’s lots to consider: fabric, fit, number of layers, breathability and more.

Update: Since this story ran, more research has been done on gaiter efficacy. You can read about those new studies by aerosol scientists, who have pushed back against the characterization that thin ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One day into the new school year, Duval County Public Schools is asking students to refrain from wearing neck gaiters or masks with vents on them. The district said it is ...

Spirit Airlines reiterated its policy of wearing only masks approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after a passenger refused to wear anything other than his neck gaiter, which does ...