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How to test your N95 at home to see if it’s leaking or working properly

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Out of all the different face masks you can choose from, one type is ...

Can you reuse a face mask? It won't be as effective if you do

Throw away disposable face masks after one use. If you absolutely have to reuse an old face mask, here's how to minimize the chances of infection.
Medscape

How to Sanitize N95 Masks for Reuse: NIH Study

Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. Exposing contaminated N95 respirators to vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) or ultraviolet (UV) ...
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CDC says it will update mask 'information' amid COVID surge: 'Any mask is better than no mask'

WASHINGTON -- The CDC says it plans to update its mask "information" to "best reflect the multiple options available to people and the different levels of protection they provide." At Wednesday's ...
AOL

Expected CDC guidance on N95 masks outrages health care workers

Nurses, researchers and workplace safety officers worry new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention might reduce protection against the coronavirus and other airborne pathogens ...