Unlike N95 respirators that require a close shave, surgical masks don’t. And having a beard or facial hair does not "trap" the virus closer to your face. Dr. Thomas explained that "the beard ...

Valve masks are a type of N95 mask that have a one-way valve allowing exhaled air to pass through a small round or square filter disc attached to the front. Some commercially available cloth masks ...

A National Institutes of Health study shows that N95 masks can be decontaminated and reused safely only two or three times, according to MedPage Today. The study, which has not been peer-reviewed ...

But hospitals are keeping them. For example, Springfield, Mo.-based CoxHealth bought 100,000 N95 masks from a reseller that was not one of its usual suppliers.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated its mask guidance last week, recommending people wear N95 or KN95 masks. “As we are entering year three of the pandemic, we’re getting more and ...

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated its mask guidance last week, recommending people wear N95 or KN95 masks. “As we are entering year three of the pandemic, we’re getting more and ...

Best Wildfire Protection Products: Air Purifiers And N95 Masks If you must brave the outdoors during a wildfire event, a proper safety mask should be worn to help prevent lung irritation. Even ...

N95 masks are generally the most effective protection against airborne particles (and ideal for healthcare and industrial workers), but they are uncomfortable and require a tight fit.