It filters 95% of particulate matter, just like the N95 mask, says Dr. Nina Shapiro, a pediatric ear, nose and throat specialist at Westside Head and Neck in California. KN95 masks are the Chinese ...

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The options when choosing the best mask can feel overwhelming. N95 and K95 masks are among the most popular choices, but understanding their differences and knowing where to purchase them can help ...

A Duke study showed that less than 0.1% of droplets were transmitted through an N95 mask while the wearer was speaking. That's why they're generally reserved for healthcare workers. But the Food ...

K UALA LUMPUR: The biography of Penangite medical hero Dr Wu Lien-Teh, who invented the medical face mask believed to be the precursor of the N95 respirator, has been translated into Malay to ...