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 (CDC): N95 respirators. They’re designed to filter ...

Technically called "respirators," these masks fit tightly to the face with the edges designed to form a seal around the nose and mouth. They usually have straps that stretch to the back of the head ...

Thea van de Mortel teaches into the graduate Infection Prevention and Control program at Griffith University. Peta-Anne Zimmerman is a Board Director of the Australasian College for Infection ...

After almost two full years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government has finally issued free masks to be distributed to the general public. In January, the Biden administration announced it ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We’re all familiar with protective masks. Since 2020, many more ...