“For maximum protection, use an N95 respirator. If N95s are not available, surgical masks are a suitable alternative. Cloth ...

There are many face masks to choose from, but properly fitting respirators offer the most protection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts revere N95 respirators ...

FFP respirators are classified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in terms of the percentage of particles they filter out. Thus, N95 and N99 masks filter out 95% ...

A simple trick can reveal whether your face mask offers sufficient protection: Try blowing out a candle while wearing it. A good mask should prevent you from extinguishing the flame. The rule isn ...

He is snorkeling with a full-face mask. He said he was having no problems with it. Some are questioning the safety of the mask’s design, saying it’s prone to leaking and fogging up and can be ...

FFP2 respirator masks such as these are used by healthcare workers Fifty million face masks bought by the UK government in April will not be used in the NHS because of safety concerns. The ...

Masks have long been used as a protection for diseases and in times of turmoil. World War I soldiers used respirators to protect against new chemical agents. And in 1938. Fears of another war ...

To remedy the N95-standard face mask shortage at Japan hospitals caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a medical institution and three companies in the Kansai region have teamed to develop and produce ...