What do surgical masks and respirators actually do? Surgical masks and respirators both act as a barrier that catches hazardous materials before they enter a healthy person’s mouth or nose.

The creator of the fabric inside N95 respirators wants to clear the air about wearing masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Masks work against not only COVID-19 but also the flu, RSV, and other respiratory viruses. We should still be using them ...

Keep reading for more on where to buy real KN95, N95 and KF94 masks, how to spot fake ones and more. What’s the Difference Between Face Masks and Respirators?

KN95 masks are disposable respirators, but that doesn’t mean you have to throw them out after a single use, experts say.

NIOSH-approved N95 respirators are the most protective type of face mask, according to the CDC. Doctors explain how to shop for them.

Did face masks and respirators work during the pandemic? A new study casts doubt. Take a closer look — they do work.

Before you restock your mask supply, you’ll want to know the differences among the three most common types of respirators. Keep reading for more on where to buy real KN95, N95 and KF94 masks ...

Do masks work? It’s a question of physics, biology, and behavior A recent review from a prominent scientific source has reignited the debate over masks.

The use of masks by federal agents has increasingly become a point of concern as US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has ...

A new bill in Massachusetts would ban federal law enforcement officers, including ICE agents, from wearing masks while ...