The agency recommends different tiers of mask effectiveness in protecting individuals from COVID-19, with N95 masks as the most effective. KF94, KN95, double masks and fitted surgical masks are in ...

To keep illnesses at bay, experts recommend venturing out wearing an anti-pollution mask, preferably an N95, to protect ...

Face Shield: UAB recommends a separate face shield or goggles be worn, as opposed to a surgical mask with shield, to protect both the eyes and mask of the healthcare professional. Hand Hygiene: UAB ...

Still, the masks — called N95 filtering facepiece respirators — may still offer protection against the coronavirus even after their expiration date, according to experts. "N95 masks really don ...