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 ...
That's why a team at MIT has designed a device to assess how well a mask fits an individual user, quickly and easily. Known as cMaSK (conformable multimodal sensor face mask), the tool was designed to ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Nearly 100% of N95 masks pass fit tests after 3 years, suggesting annual tests are not necessary. Moving to ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has changed its guidelines about masks and respirators a number of times over the past two years and gave its most recent update on January 14, ...
Catherine Clase is a member of the Cloth Mask Knowledge Exchange, a research and knowledge translation group that includes industry stakeholders. Industry stakeholders contribute to the Cloth Mask ...
Torii Station, Japan – The U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa Safety Office conducted annual fit mask testing for Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) personnel this month to ensure compliance with Army safety ...