Researchers have tested a variety of popular hacks for improving the fit of KN95 and surgical masks, and found that while some hacks do improve fit, they can also come at the cost of the wearer's ...

A new smart sensor that measures face mask fit may come in handy for workers who need to know their masks are working, Northwestern University researchers say. FaceBit, as it is called, also measures ...

Does your face mask fit properly? This doctor's three-step check will alleviate some stress on your next trip to the supermarket. In these decidedly “unprecedented” and “astonishing” times, I now ...

Researchers have developed a way to use a simple home aroma diffuser to test whether N95 and other types of sealing masks, such as KN95 and FFP2 masks, are properly fitted, a result which could be ...

In light of new research, the CDC is once again emphasizing wearing a face mask with a proper fit and multiple layers to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Experts say if you have to keep adjusting your ...

Face masks have been widely used throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to protect people from catching the virus. Researchers discovered certain double masking combinations and fit modifications offer ...

Prototype testing is underway for a reusable face mask that would blast coronavirus particles with heat, per a university news release. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) ...

"Wearing a mask that fully covers your nose and mouth and fits snugly against the side of your face is important to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by keeping the wearer from exposing others to their ...