Yahoo

Try this simple hack to make a surgical face mask fit better

Surgical face masks appear to be one of the best ways to stop the spread of respiratory droplets. They can also be problematic when it comes to a snug fit, with wearers often noticing gaps on the side ...
Medical Xpress

Simple rubber band fix improves surgical mask seal to N95 levels, study shows

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and when maximum protection is needed against air-born infections, the N95 respirator has remained the gold standard of personal protective equipment. However, it is ...
Business Insider

An ex-Apple engineer is helping combat the N95 mask shortage with a simple solution that anyone can make at home with rubber bands

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link When the hospital where Sabrina Paseman's brother-in-law works was running low on personal protective equipment in March, she knew she had to help ...
News Medical

Simple cloth mask significantly reduces the spread of COVID-19 respiratory droplets

A study led by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Professor Yifang Zhu has determined that even a simple cloth mask provides significant protections against COVID-19 transmission, reducing the ...
The New York Times

Where to Buy N95, KN95, and Surgical-Style Masks

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Joanne Chen Joanne Chen is an editor on the home-decor team. In 2020 and 2021 ...