Mask wearing became the symbol of New Yorkers’ collective push to “flatten the curve” of COVID infection in 2020. Today, few wear masks. Here's why ...

Even amid this historically nasty flu season, masked faces remain ... American individualism was a main reason some people here refused to wear masks, according to Brookings Institute surveys ...

A dangerous bird flu, in other words ... washing hands and boots, and wearing face masks. But the virus just keeps spilling over from wild birds into farmers' flocks. Part of the problem, Pitesky ...

High levels of respiratory illness, including COVID, RSV and flu, prompted Beacon to restrict ... a hospital spokesperson said in a release. Mask wearing is also now optional at Beacon hospitals ...

COVID, flu and RSV levels have already hit their peaks. (Pollen levels and springtime allergies are a whole different story.) ...

Teresa Whittaker doesn’t mince words when it comes to her 24-year career as a health care professional. “I’ve seen a lot of strange and tragic (expletive),” the oncology certified nurse, Level 2, ...

“If people see ... it’s best to wear gloves and a mask as a precaution. Experts say bird feeders are generally safe and aren't a notable source of spreading bird flu. But if you also keep ...

“If people see ... it’s best to wear gloves and a mask as a precaution. Experts say bird feeders are generally safe and aren't a notable source of spreading bird flu. But if you also keep ...