These were the least-affected countries. I believe the main reason was the habit among its people of wearing masks. This has to become a culture within the country. It is a big cultural change ...

Measures like mask wearing have been credited for the early success. WSJ’s Margherita Stancati and Bojan Pancevski explain how sentiments towards mask wearing have changed in Europe. Photo ...

Why some people embrace masks while others shun them is not just about government directives and medical advice - it's also about culture and history, a debate over evidence, and even about ...

Now, Japanese researchers think the differences in cultural acceptance may be traced ... outside in Europe and North America, but wearing a mask is not as popular as it is in Japan.

These teenagers’ outfits include papier-mâché masks and mirrors, something also seen in West African culture. UNITED STATESMardi Gras Indians dress in ceremonial attire to honor the Native ...