In that case, Jubanyik recommends you consider double masking with a surgical mask and a cloth mask. “Surgical masks (disposable) should fit well; using the bendable nosepiece and tying a knot ...

Mannarino and Tilghman added the chemicals can pass through surgical masks, like N-95s, so it is not a guaranteed protector. Lowcountry medical workers are advocating for legislation that bans the ...

Mask up if you're headed to a Brown University hospital — but newly acquired St. Anne’s in Fall River and Morton in Taunton ...

Visitors at many of RI's major hospitals will be asked to mask up as cases of RSV, flu and COVID activity increases.

More:Flu has already hospitalized 139 in Rhode Island; here are tips for staying healthy According to Brown University Health, staff will wear a Level 2 surgical mask (or N95 if appropriate ...

According to a statement from Brown University Health, Level 2 surgical masks will be required for patients, staff and visitors “due to high community transmission rates of respiratory viruses ...