Researchers have tested a variety of popular hacks for improving the fit of KN95 and surgical masks, and found that while some hacks do improve fit, they can also come at the cost of the wearer's ...
Schools are reopening, amusement parks are welcoming back visitors, and outdoor dining is the new way to eat out. But despite the signs that life is returning back to normal, the coronavirus pandemic ...
UPDATE: According to a Feb. 18 email from a university spokesperson, the recalled Makena Electronic masks were confirmed to be effective. The masks have been placed back into circulation. “We have ...
With so many fabrics and styles out there, the question, "How do I know if my mask is effective?" is on many people's minds. Masks—and the many myths people believe about them—have come to dominate ...
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The omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly throughout the United States, again stressing the importance of wearing masks in public places indoors. Mask mandates are back in effect in ...
N95 and KN95 respirator masks reduce the odds of testing positive for Covid-19 by 83% compared to 66% for surgical masks and 56% for cloth masks, according to a real-world study published Friday by ...