What is already known about this topic? Face masks or respirators (N95/KN95s) effectively filter virus-sized particles in laboratory settings. The real-world effectiveness of face coverings to prevent ...

KN95s, N95s, cloth, surgical and more - there are a lot of options when it comes to wearing masks during the coronavirus pandemic. With pharmacies across the country preparing to distribute free N95 ...

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Wearing of masks has become mandatory in many states Researchers ranked which among the common masks are the most to least effective N95 masks are still the most effective at curbing the spread of the ...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Mesa County Health Department wants to remind the community that wearing any mask that covers the nose and mouth is important ...

A recent study out of Canada shows wide disparities in the effectiveness of different types of masks and suggests ventilation improvements can do better than common cloth and surgical masks in ...

Demand for protective masks such as KN95, KF94 and N95 has risen since the onset of the pandemic, as they are more likely to protect individuals from COVID-19 variants than typical surgical masks, ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- As fears rise over China's coronavirus outbreak spreading to the United States, more and more people are looking for ways to protect themselves. One of the most in-demand items are ...