P95 and N95 are rating classifiers for masks manufactured to keep people from inhaling dust and other small particles in unsafe environments.

This is itself an issue, but our research also discovered another worrying thing: People aren’t very good at assessing whether their mask fits. Frequently, they use a self-assessment method to check ...

Though mask restrictions are easing across the country (and around the world), officials say you shouldn’t be taking off your masks just yet, especially if you’re in crowded places or starting to ...

Though mask restrictions have eased across the country (and around the world), officials say you shouldn’t be taking off your masks just yet, especially if you’re in crowded places or traveling. Even ...

As health officials scramble to minimize spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant, many experts have recommended that people switch from cloth or surgical masks to more-protective N95 and KN95 ...

In the early days of the pandemic, amidst all the uncertainty, one thing was for sure: N95 masks—the personal protective respiratory devices that filter out viruses, bacteria, and wildfire smoke—were ...

Share on Pinterest New research examines the protection offered by fit-tested N95 masks against airborne particles. John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Healthcare workers rely on N95 ...

After consulting with medical doctors, these are 8 of the best N95 masks for staying healthy during the cold, flu, and ...

The CDC guidelines are clear: while a cloth mask is sufficient for viruses like Covid-19, they are not a substitution for personal protective equipment (PPE). However, even if you are wearing the ...

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If you’re looking for a little more “oompf” in your mask, you have the option of buying either an N95 or KN95. Not sure what the difference between those and your regular old cloth masks are? Don’t ...

NY Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase Turns out, two years and counting into the pandemic, it’s still a thing ...