At the MassQ Ball, Bostonians wear a different sort of mask By Camille Caldera Globe Correspondent,Updated July 9, 2022, 6:18 p.m.

Cheevers 2. Gerry Cheevers, Boston Bruins. Stitches mask designed by Gerry Cheevers, 1970-80. This could be the most iconic mask of all time, and it's also the scariest.

Himawari Boutique hopes to encourage mask-wearing through colorful designs Third-year biology and English student Kylie Pham dusted off her sewing machine to start Himawari Boutique in August 2020.

When the "spreader" had a mask, "cotton and surgical masks blocked more than 50% of the virus transmission," while the rate for the N95 mask was 95 percent.

The mask is designed to prevent chafing behind ears while providing a comfortable and secure fit. At $15 each, Patagonia Nano-Air Masks are an affordable choice for your outdoor adventures.

Experts say this can be a particular problem with some KN95 mask designs, which are the Chinese equivalent to an N95. Replace your mask periodically. Experts advise not hesitating to get a new mask.