SAN FRANCISCO -- As fears rise over China's coronavirus outbreak spreading to the United States, more and more people are looking for ways to protect themselves. One of the most in-demand items are ...

This guide outlines simple daily habits—hand hygiene, masks, safe food and water, vaccination—and tips to protect you and ...

SMMUSD HDQTRS — Local schools will soon be getting thousands of surgical masks as a precaution against a flu outbreak, courtesy of the federal government. The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School ...

Nipah virus is dangerous, but panic isn't the answer. Understanding how it spreads, recognising early symptoms and following ...

With the persistent threat of H1N1 flu, medical face masks have become standard attire for anyone with a cough at the doctor's office. And while physicians may advise ill family members to wear them ...

Officials are warning consumers of online scammers claiming to have face masks and other items to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The Better Business Bureau says some people are selling ...

"Real men wear masks," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. For many free-spirited Americans, a face mask may feel like an uncomfortable blot on personal expression. But as states slowly begin to ease ...

With cases of flu and other respiratory illnesses on an upswing, hospitals and health systems across Central Virginia will enforce mask requirements to protect against spread within their care ...

A southern US state has recorded its first death from the flu for the 2025 to 2026 winter virus season. Health officials in North Carolina confirmed that an adult in the western part of the state had ...