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 ...

Disposable face masks are less protective than N95 and KN95 respirators for two reasons. Disposable face masks have a looser fit, so there tends to be gaps between the mask and the wearer’s face ...

If you need to restock your supply of N95 masks, I spoke to medical experts about what to look for while shopping, how these respirators differ from other disposable face coverings and when to ...

But the Food and Drug Administration has also approved some KN95 and FFP2 masks made in China and Europe that offer comparable protection. Disposable surgical masks are also made of non-woven fabric.

Properly fitted N95 or KN95 masks remain an effective tool for preventing transmission, especially in conjunction with vaccination. Campus departments may order free disposable masks for distribution.