What Is an N95 Mask? According to the CDC, an N95 respirator (that’s the official term—respirator, not mask) is “a type of respirator which removes particles from the air that are breathed through it.

Yep, they're the most effective masks out there—but they don't last forever. Portrait of a woman wearing protective face mask in accordance with the European health guidelines FFP2/KN95 If you’ve had ...

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. While mask mandates are starting to relax in some states, ...

Fewer people wear face masks than during the Covid-19 pandemic, but they’re still great personal protective equipment to keep at home. They can help prevent illness and protect the people around you, ...

As COVID-19 pandemic-related regulations continue to evolve, it’s likely that masks will stay in our lives for a while. Recent spikes in Omicron variant cases are causing health officials to rethink ...

According to medical experts, medical grade masks like KN95 and N95 are the most effective in protecting you from COVID-19. With the spike in cases due to the omicron variant, Los Angeles County ...

The CDC recently recommended certain respirators for maximum protection against the Omicron variant. By Danielle Directo-Meston E-Commerce Editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or ...

Just when it seemed that four years since the pandemic had been long enough to be rid of the COVID-19 virus, a new variant called ‘FLiRT’ has shown up just in time for summer. Now, some are ...

Trying to keep up with changing masking guidance from public health officials has been challenging to say the least. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) first said that masks weren’t ...