Neck gaiters used to cover a person's face might be worse than not wearing a mask at all, according to a recent study. Mandates for mask use in public during the coronavirus pandemic, amplified by ...

Wearing bandanas or neck gaiters as face coverings to protect against COVID-19 may actually do more harm than not wearing a mask at all, a study published in Science Advances found.

Study Finds Wearing Neck Gaiters Might Be Worse Than No Mask A new study reveals that wearing a neck gaiter is worse than wearing no mask at all, since the gaiter can break down viral air ...

While the CDC does not recommend wearing neck gaiters to protect against COVID-19, a new study shows they may be more effective than some cloth face masks at preventing viral spread. (Scott ...

Neck fleece, or gaiter-type neck coverings, could be as ineffective as not wearing a mask at all, or even worse. (KSAT) SAN ANTONIO – As face coverings become an essential part of everyday life ...

One day into the new school year, Duval County schools is asking students to refrain from wearing neck gaiters or masks with vents on them.

An 8-year-old Staten Island girl wears a Neck Gaiter due to a condition that affects her ear, making a mask with loops uncomfortable and often unstable. It cause a problem at her favorite store.

A new study from Duke University, measuring the efficacy of various masks and face coverings, suggests that some neck gaiters may be ineffective in slowing the spread of COVID-19. The study found ...

The results suggested that the neck gaiter may actually be worse than wearing no mask at all. After the study was shared widely, though, the research team at Duke clarified with The New York Times ...

Researchers evaluated more than a dozen facial coverings for effectiveness at blocking particles. They found some masks about as effective as a surgical mask and another that may be worse than ...

Meanwhile, a breathable neck gaiter, well-liked by runners for its lightweight fabric, ranked worse than the no-mask control group.