How to test your N95 at home to see if it’s leaking or working properly

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Oregonian

Restock your N95, KN95 face masks as new COVID-19 variant ‘FLiRT’ rises

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 ...

Can you reuse a face mask? It won't be as effective if you do

Throw away disposable face masks after one use. If you absolutely have to reuse an old face mask, here's how to minimize the ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Should you reuse that N95 mask for your hospital shift?

A shortage of N95 masks in 2020 led the CDC to craft guidelines for healthcare workers who needed to reuse them for multiple shifts, but a new study, published Jan. 26 in JAMA, has found reuse of ...
ABC News

You may want to ditch that valve face mask: The pros and cons

Valve masks are a type of N95 mask with a one-way valve. The novel coronavirus pandemic brought society a new definition of normal which now includes wearing face masks. While the benefits of masks ...
Chicago Tribune

Protect yourself from smoke and other hazards with these N95 masks

With the Environmental Protection Agency issuing air quality warnings for several states over the smoke from the Canadian wildfires, it’s important to understand and obtain the correct protection. One ...