The graphic emerged this past Wednesday when Governor Kathy Hochul lifted New York state’s face mask requirements for public transit.

Some audience members are turned off by mask mandates. Others won’t attend indoor performances without them. Arts presenters are taking different approaches this season. By Matt Stevens The new ...

Researchers reviewed the benefits, practicalities, and harms of masks and masking, finding that masks are effective in reducing respiratory disease transmission despite some adverse effects, and ...