HAMPTON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) -- With masks being mandated by Governor Tom Wolf, facial expressions can be lost and some people who are hard at hearing aren't able to read lips. Several companies are making ...

The science is clear: Wearing non-surgical cloth masks that securely cover the nose and mouth prevents the transmission of coronavirus. And while medical experts agree that few conditions preclude ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X It’s recommended people wear a mask in public spaces and when around others outside their ...

In many places all over the world, a mask has become mandatory to slow down the spread of SARS-CoV-2. People wear one on the bus or train, during shopping trips or at doctor’s appointments. How does ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The world doesn’t seem as friendly when it’s filled with people wearing masks. We gaze at strangers’ faces to gauge their intentions, so when the nose, mouth and chin disappear behind a covering, many ...

One of Jeanne Hahne's first assignments as a nurse was working with patients in a burn ward who were so sick and so vulnerable to infection that Hahne would have to wear head-to-toe protective gear - ...

Tyra Banks made the smize famous but it’s something that’s suddenly become much more relevant. With face masks mandatory in shops, public transport and other indoor spaces, you might face a few ...

RACINE — Since 2014, “Smiley” has brightened the hearts of northbound Ohio Street motorists and outdoor recreation enthusiasts at Lockwood Park. Now, Smiley has joined in the fight against COVID-19, ...

For better or worse, many schools across the country have announced that they are reopening in the fall for a new academic year. While the decision is met with controversy, one thing is for sure: ...

A mask is a mask is a . . . potential impediment when you’re trying to decipher a torrent of words pouring from a toddler’s mouth. Or so I discovered when, after months of hyper-cautious isolation, I ...

Before the coronavirus pandemic, I always smiled at other runners as we crossed paths. Now that we’re wearing masks, I rarely bother. And when I do, I have no idea whether the intended recipient even ...