ATLANTA — ATLANTA— A milder than usual flu season has some suggesting that masks may become a more popular sight in future years. There have been moments throughout our history when flu outbreaks have ...

Winter is here and so is peak flu season. Historically, flu season outbreaks are the worst between December and February, and this season is no exception to the pattern. The Centers for Disease ...

Plus, what the data says.

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 ...

With flu season arriving early and NHS leaders encouraging people with symptoms to wear masks in public, a question arises: do masks actually work against the flu? Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

WATERBURY, Conn. (WFSB) - Face masks are making a comeback in public spaces as Connecticut experiences one of the most severe flu seasons in decades, with health officials warning the worst may still ...

Increasing cases of respiratory illness across central Pennsylvania prompted at least one hospital system to revisit its masking policy, urging visitors to mask up to prevent further spread. All forms ...

NEW YORK — It's flu season, and flu cases are on the rise across New York State. New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on Tuesday declared that influenza is prevalent in the state. The ...

With a very high positive flu test rate and many patients in the hospital sick with flu, Roper St. Francis Healthcare is taking temporary steps to try to limit spread by requiring masks and limiting ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Hampton Roads hospitals and healthcare systems are requiring patients with flu-like symptoms to wear masks as flu activity continues to increase in the area. Virginia is ...

Flu season isn’t over yet in North Texas, despite what looked like a momentary drop in some flu-related metrics after the new year, health officials say This year’s wave of flu infections seems to be ...