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Findings from a new study suggest that fit tests for N95 masks can safely be done every 3 years instead of every year, researchers reported.

"Overall, the quantitative fit testing significantly improved, as did the respirator comfort and tolerability factor," says Mr. Chapman.

Covering N95 filtering facepiece respirators with a face mask can cause respirator leaking and failure, according to a study among health care workers.