A new study examines the efficacy of particle filtration by woven fabric, which consists of fibers twisted together into yarns. There are, therefore, two lengthscales: the diameters of the fiber and ...

Every day, N95, KN95, KF94, and surgical face masks protect millions of people from smoke, dust, and other particulates, as well as germs that can cause serious illness. These masks act like a bouncer ...

If you are looking for added protection for keeping healthy when you travel, these are the best face masks to buy for travel, especially on airplanes.

Face masks have been widely used throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to protect people from catching the virus. Researchers discovered certain double masking combinations and fit modifications offer ...

WASHINGTON, May 3 2022 – In its updated guidance at the start of 2022, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said loosely woven cloth masks offer the least protection against COVID-19, ...

As the UK lifts the legal requirement for face masks in most indoor public areas in England, new research from the University of Surrey and the University of Bristol has shown that FFP2 (filtering ...

Stay safe out there with the increase of the new COVID-19 variant while using these highly protective face masks. Healthcare experts are Americans once again to consider wearing face masks while in ...

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WASHINGTON, March 1, 2022 -- Like many other viruses, COVID-19 is transmitted primarily via particles carried in the air. An infected person breathes out particles containing the virus into the air, ...