NIOSH-approved N95 respirators are the most protective type of face mask, according to the CDC. Doctors explain how to shop ...

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, N95 masks have turned into a regular necessity. These masks are specifically designed to eliminate 95% of airborne particles, which include viruses and bacteria.

Five years after Donald Trump declared a national COVID emergency, here's what the research says about face masks.

There are many face masks to choose from, but properly fitting respirators offer the most protection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts say N95 respirators ar ...

The coronavirus outbreak around the globe has led to a shortage of protective face masks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says healthcare workers should use homemade masks as a last ...

N95 masks are the most protective because they seal tightly around the nose and mouth so that few viral particles seep in or out. They also contain tangled fibers to filter airborne pathogens ...

To remedy the N95-standard face mask shortage at Japan hospitals caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a medical institution and three companies in the Kansai region have teamed to develop and produce ...