Unlike cloth masks, high-quality masks — called N95s, KN95s and KF94s — are made with layers of high-tech filtering material ... the largest U.S. manufacturer of N95 masks.

The COVID-19 pandemic increased public awareness of the importance of mask use for personal protection. However, when the ...

“The politicization of mask use,” says William Hanage ... that broadly target these routes—including high quality masks such as N95 or KN95s that block both droplets and aerosols.

Out of all the different face masks you can choose from, one type is the most protective, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: N95 respirators. They’re designed to filter ...

Experts say N95 respirators are the gold standard of face masks, but some people find them uncomfortable. High-quality KN95 masks, which offer similar protection, can be a more comfortable ...

Whether you're concerned about outdoor air quality or preventing airborne illnesses such as the coronavirus, here's how to determine which face covering is right for you. By Nicole Charky-Chami ...

They’re especially good for high-risk situations like a crowded emergency room or an NBA game full of screaming fans spewing droplets. KN95 masks, the Chinese-made equivalent to the N95 ...

In an interview for 60 Minutes, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook posed that question to Linsey Marr, a Virginia Tech ... about masks. No mask is 100% effective. An N95, for ...

While several parts of the northern region experience an alarmingly high AQI (air quality index ... out wearing an anti-pollution mask, preferably an N95, to protect yourself against harmful ...

"Duckbill N95 masks should be the standard of care in high-risk situations, such as nursing homes and health care settings," Lai says. "Now, when the next outbreak of a severe respiratory virus ...