Mask study published by NIH suggests N95 Covid masks may expose wearers to dangerous level of toxic compounds linked to seizures and cancer
1 year, 6 months ago

Mask study published by NIH suggests N95 Covid masks may expose wearers to dangerous level of toxic compounds linked to seizures and cancer

Daily Mail  

Experts said this could make newly instated mask mandates ineffective A study published in April found disposable masks can have toxic chemicals The surgical N95 mask has been held up as the gold standard when it comes to protecting against Covid. The study found that the chemicals released by these masks had eight times the recommended safety limit of toxic volatile organic compounds. A study published in April found that several disposable masks contain more than eight times the US recommended limit of toxic volatile organic compounds Samples A1 through B3 represent disposable masks, whereas samples C1 through E4 are cloth masks. Disposable masks had up to 14 times more TVOCs than cloth masks 'It is clear that particular attention must be paid to the VOCs associated with the use of KF94 masks their effects on human health,' the researchers wrote in the study published April.

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It’s Your Last Chance To Get These 80%-Off Face Masks
11 months, 3 weeks ago

It’s Your Last Chance To Get These 80%-Off Face Masks

Huff Post  

MaskC Use code FAREWELL at checkout to save 80% on all remaining MaskC inventory. MaskC, a face covering brand whose colorful and fashion forward masks have been worn by the likes of Eva Longoria, Jennifer Garner and even a Kardashian or two, reported in an email to customers that they are closing up shop and offering a whopping 80% off …

Masks made little or no difference in Covid-19 spread, new study suggests
2 years, 1 month ago

Masks made little or no difference in Covid-19 spread, new study suggests

India TV News  

A new review led by 12 researchers from universities around the world has examined whether wearing face masks helped prevent the spread of Covid-19. According to the study published by the Cochrane Library, "Wearing masks in the community probably makes little or no difference" in controlling the spread of Covid-19. However, it's important to note that the review included studies …

Which mask to wear indoors to protect against Covid-19? Health official suggests
2 years, 8 months ago

Which mask to wear indoors to protect against Covid-19? Health official suggests

Live Mint  

Health experts and researchers continue to recommend wearing the face mask for personal protection against the Covid-19 virus even as countries battle the decision to issue mask mandates as Covid-19 cases continue to fluctuate. Global health leader and epidemiologist Dr Tom Frieden has said that those who are worried about getting Covid-19 infection while surrounded by others who do not …

We lack research data on how masks help us keep covid away
2 years, 11 months ago

We lack research data on how masks help us keep covid away

Live Mint  

After a judge overturned a mandate of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requiring US airline passengers to wear masks aboard aircraft, transport security systems stopped enforcing masking at airports. While science has brought us great advances in pharmaceutical interventions such as vaccines and covid treatments, it’s provided little new information about the value of non-pharmaceutical interventions such …

These KN95 COVID Face Masks Are Half Off Right Now
3 years ago

These KN95 COVID Face Masks Are Half Off Right Now

Huff Post  

Amazon Get this box of 60 KN95 masks for half off on Amazon. These contoured KN95 masks feature a five-layer design, which the manufacturer claims can block 95% or more of airborne particles in varying sizes. An adjustable noseband and soft, flexible ear elastics help keep masks secure and provide a customizable fit. It’s worth mentioning that although the National …

US government plans to make high-quality masks available for kids, White House adviser says
3 years, 1 month ago

US government plans to make high-quality masks available for kids, White House adviser says

CNN  

CNN — High-quality masks for children soon might be easier to find in the United States, if government plans come to fruition. The US government plans to make high-quality face masks available for children, and “that process is underway,” Dr. Tom Inglesby, senior adviser to the White House Covid-19 Response Team, told CNN on Wednesday. “Already, 230 million masks have …

We asked healthcare professionals about their face masks of choice for everyday use
3 years, 1 month ago

We asked healthcare professionals about their face masks of choice for everyday use

Salon  

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday emphasizes the importance of wearing the right mask while in a high-risk setting. "These data from real-world settings reinforce the importance of consistently wearing face masks or respirators to reduce the risk of acquisition of SARS-CoV-2 infection among the general public in indoor community settings," the CDC said …

Popular And Fashionable Face Masks From MaskC For Everyday Wear
3 years, 1 month ago

Popular And Fashionable Face Masks From MaskC For Everyday Wear

Huff Post  

MaskC MaskC offers KN95 masks in a variety of colors like earth tones and neons. Masks are no longer simply protective measures, they add touch of flair and express a little personality ― at least for the many celebrities who have sampled the fashion forward and chic mask offerings of MaskC. MaskC sells two main kinds of masks: non-woven surgical-style …

Should you wear a cloth mask, or an N95 to avoid Omicron? US health experts answer
3 years, 2 months ago

Should you wear a cloth mask, or an N95 to avoid Omicron? US health experts answer

India TV News  

Highlights Cloth and surgical masks do nothing for protection from ambient virus, said a US top expert Evidence of the the N95's superiority to the cloth mask has been well-documented. "Cloth and surgical masks do absolutely nothing for protection from ambient virus," said Chad Roy, a microbiologist at Tulane University School of Medicine, referring to the virus spreading through the …

Why is it better to wear an N95 than a cloth mask right now?
3 years, 2 months ago

Why is it better to wear an N95 than a cloth mask right now?

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Why is it better to wear an N95 than a cloth mask right now? It’s especially important now with health care systems under strain, and with people in higher-risk situations such as crowded, indoor settings for extended periods, says Linsey Marr, who studies viruses at Virginia Tech. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated …

Omicron Scare: Are N95 Masks Need of the Hour or Are Cloth Masks Still Safe?
3 years, 2 months ago

Omicron Scare: Are N95 Masks Need of the Hour or Are Cloth Masks Still Safe?

News 18  

Health experts suggest stepping up protection against the highly contagious omicron variant with stronger masks such as N95s or KN95s. It’s especially important now with health care systems under strain, and with people in higher-risk situations such as crowded, indoor settings for extended periods, says Linsey Marr, who studies viruses at Virginia Tech. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and …

CDC Acknowledges Cloth Masks Are Less Effective Than Others
3 years, 2 months ago

CDC Acknowledges Cloth Masks Are Less Effective Than Others

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conceded Friday that cloth masks are less effective than surgical or respirator masks as protection against COVID-19. “Loosely woven cloth products provide the least protection, layered finely woven products offer more protection, well-fitting disposable surgical masks and KN95s offer even more protection, and well-fitting NIOSH-approved respirators offer the highest level …

CDC encourages more Americans to consider N95 masks
3 years, 2 months ago

CDC encourages more Americans to consider N95 masks

LA Times  

Registered nurse Scott McGieson wears an N95 mask as he walks out of a patient’s room in the acute care unit of Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Friday. U.S. health officials on Friday encouraged more Americans to wear the kind of N95 or KN95 masks used by healthcare workers to slow the spread of the coronavirus. In updated guidance …

CDC encourages more Americans to consider N95 masks
3 years, 2 months ago

CDC encourages more Americans to consider N95 masks

Hindustan Times  

US health officials on Friday encouraged more Americans to wear the kind of N95 or KN95 masks used by health-care workers to slow the spread of the coronavirus. In updated guidance posted late Friday afternoon, CDC officials removed concerns related to supply shortages and more clearly said that properly fitted N95 and KN95 masks offer the most protection. In its …

CDC encourages more Americans to consider N95 masks
3 years, 2 months ago

CDC encourages more Americans to consider N95 masks

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. health officials on Friday encouraged more Americans to wear the kind of N95 or KN95 masks used by health-care workers to slow the spread of the coronavirus. In updated guidance posted late Friday afternoon, CDC officials removed concerns related to supply shortages and more clearly said that properly fitted N95 and KN95 masks offer the most …

Here's what you need to know about high-filtration masks and where to get them
3 years, 2 months ago

Here's what you need to know about high-filtration masks and where to get them

NPR  

Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images / Getty Images North America Maryland Cremation Services transporter Morgan Dean-McMillan adjusts her N95 face mask in May 2020 in Silver Spring, Md. Experts say it's time to trade in your cloth face coverings for high-quality filtration masks, like N95s, KN95s and KF94s. N95 masks N95 masks and similar respirators offer way more protection than cloth masks, …

Big push for Californians to switch to N95 or KN95 masks as Omicron surge worsens
3 years, 2 months ago

Big push for Californians to switch to N95 or KN95 masks as Omicron surge worsens

LA Times  

Visitors to Chinatown wear masks. And for other activities, this may mean postponing your participation until community transmission is much reduced.” Last month, California’s public health director and health officer, Dr. Tomás Aragón, wrote that with the increasing airborne spread of the coronavirus, it’s important to improve the fit of masks and their filtration — making enhancements that go beyond …

Where To Buy N95 And KN95 Masks That Aren't Counterfeit
3 years, 2 months ago

Where To Buy N95 And KN95 Masks That Aren't Counterfeit

Huff Post  

Since the pandemic started, our lives have changed, adjusted and readjusted. “It’s estimated to be three times more transmissible than the delta variant,” she said, referring to the variant that was previously the most more prevalent in the U.S. “If we can upgrade our masks, it may help with that.” You can do so by double masking or by wearing …

Most cloth masks are just fashion accessories, say experts amid Omicron threat
3 years, 3 months ago

Most cloth masks are just fashion accessories, say experts amid Omicron threat

India Today  

As the world faces a surge in coronavirus cases with the spread of the Omicron variant, experts have warned against using single-layer cloth face masks as protection from the virus. Double or triple-layer masks made of a mix of materials can be more effective, but most cloth coverings are just fashion accessories,” Trisha Greenhalgh, professor of primary health care services …

What’s the latest advice on the type of mask I should wear?
3 years, 5 months ago

What’s the latest advice on the type of mask I should wear?

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — What’s the latest advice on the type of mask I should wear? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top. If you want added protection, experts also suggest wearing two masks or pairing them with …

Reusable Cloth Masks May Be Effective Up to a Year, Study Finds
3 years, 6 months ago

Reusable Cloth Masks May Be Effective Up to a Year, Study Finds

News 18  

Reusable cloth masks may be effective up to a year, as washing and drying does not reduce their ability to filter out viral particles, according to a study. The study found that the cotton cloth masks filtered out up to 23 per cent of the smallest particle size of 0.3 microns on which the virus can travel. In comparison, cotton …

CDC says cloth masks don’t offer protection against smoke from wildfires
3 years, 7 months ago

CDC says cloth masks don’t offer protection against smoke from wildfires

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As wildfires burn throughout the US, people may wonder if cloth masks popularised during the …

What is KN95 mask, check details here
3 years, 11 months ago

What is KN95 mask, check details here

India Today  

As masks become an essential part of our daily lives, you should know about the type of masks you get in the market. What is a KN95 mask: KN95 is respiratory protective equipment designed to achieve a very close facial fit and a very efficient filtration of airborne particles. KN95 masks are a type of filtering facepiece respirator similar to …

Double masking can be potent to protect people from Covid-19: Study
3 years, 11 months ago

Double masking can be potent to protect people from Covid-19: Study

Hindustan Times  

A new study by the University of North Carolina Health Care shows that wearing two face coverings can nearly double the effectiveness of filtering out SARS-CoV-2-sized particles, preventing them from reaching the wearer's nose and mouth and causing Covid-19. "The medical procedure masks are designed to have very good filtration potential based on their material, but the way they fit …

Wearing 2 masks doubles protection against Covid-19 virus: Scientists
3 years, 11 months ago

Wearing 2 masks doubles protection against Covid-19 virus: Scientists

India TV News  

Scientists now report that wearing two face coverings can nearly double the effectiveness of filtering out SARS-CoV-2-sized particles, preventing them from reaching the wearer's nose and mouth and causing Covid-19. "The medical procedure masks are designed to have very good filtration potential based on their material, but the way they fit our faces isn't perfect," said Emily Sickbert-Bennett, associate professor …

Are cloth masks safe during second Covid wave? Here's what experts say
3 years, 11 months ago

Are cloth masks safe during second Covid wave? Here's what experts say

India Today  

The second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic is breaking all records in India. Always choose triple layer masks Dr Dhiren Gupta said that most fancy masks, preferred by people, are single-layered and provide negligible protection from the virus. Thus, you should consider wearing masks that can be tied at the back of the head as well," Dr Gupta said. Cloth …

The US has N95 masks available – you just can’t find them
4 years ago

The US has N95 masks available – you just can’t find them

CNN  

CNN — Nearly a year ago, Brian Wolin got involved because he wanted to help. A chiropractor for 22 years, Wolin partnered with his brother-in-law to form Protective Health Gear, a New Jersey company set on making N95 masks to help health care workers in the coronavirus pandemic. After months of thorough paperwork and rigorous testing of his N95 mask, …

California urges double masking to prevent COVID spread as Texas relaxes mask rules
4 years ago

California urges double masking to prevent COVID spread as Texas relaxes mask rules

LA Times  

Two masks are better than one for protecting wearers from the coronavirus and its various mutations, according to the CDC. In new guidance released Thursday by the California Department of Public Health, officials said double masking “is an effective way to improve fit and filtration.” “A close-fitting cloth mask can be worn on top of a surgical/disposable mask to improve …

Proper fit of face masks more important than material it is made of | Study
4 years, 1 month ago

Proper fit of face masks more important than material it is made of | Study

India Today  

In order to provide the best protection against Covid-19, the fit of a face mask is more important in some cases than the material it is made of, according to a study which suggests new ways for manufacturers to test the effectiveness of masks. In the study, seven participants first evaluated N95 and KN95 masks by performing a fit check. …

‘Why are you wearing two masks?’ Shifting advice on COVID-19 protection brings changes, confusion
4 years, 1 month ago

‘Why are you wearing two masks?’ Shifting advice on COVID-19 protection brings changes, confusion

LA Times  

Hanh Duong, a pharmacist at Peninsula Pharmacy in San Pedro, wears a double mask when dealing with customers. “Why are you wearing two masks?” asked Kennedy Anne Coen, who was hunkered down Wednesday morning in her mom’s Torrance coffee shop, where a corner had been turned into a coronavirus-era classroom. “This one doesn’t fit as secure as I want it …

Two Masks Better Than One in Fight Against Coronavirus, Shows New US Study
4 years, 1 month ago

Two Masks Better Than One in Fight Against Coronavirus, Shows New US Study

News 18  

Wearing two masks or a close-fitting one offers significantly better protection against catching and spreading Covid-19, according to a new US study released on Wednesday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study examined fitting a cloth mask over a medical procedure mask, and also knotting the ear loops of a medical mask to improve fit. “These experiments highlight the …

People should wear better masks as COVID-19 variants are more contagious advise experts say
4 years, 1 month ago

People should wear better masks as COVID-19 variants are more contagious advise experts say

Firstpost  

The best materials for blocking small particles include non-woven polypropylene, which is used to make N95s and many surgical-type masks, and the HEPA filters in planes. “Good filtration removes as many particles as possible, and a good fit means that there are no leaks around the sides of your mask, where air – and viruses – can leak through,” she …

What you need to know about face masks as protection against Covid-19
4 years, 1 month ago

What you need to know about face masks as protection against Covid-19

CNN  

CNN — Let’s face it: Even as more people get vaccinated against Covid-19, everyone but small children will still need to wear a face mask for the foreseeable future. If everyone would wear N95 masks for four weeks in risky settings, “it would stop the epidemic,” Dr. Abraar Karan, an internal medicine physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard …

Everything You Need To Know About Korean KF94 Masks
4 years, 1 month ago

Everything You Need To Know About Korean KF94 Masks

Huff Post  

현경_윤 via Getty Images Here's the deal with KF94 masks, a disposable, inexpensive option people can buy during COVID-19. “They also have side flaps to contour your face as well, so that’s going to help close the gaps around the face, and also limit unfiltered air entry as well,” Kullar said. Russo noted that although the masks are intended to …

Why You Should Double-Mask To Prevent COVID-19 (And How To Do It)
4 years, 2 months ago

Why You Should Double-Mask To Prevent COVID-19 (And How To Do It)

Huff Post  

As COVID continues to rapidly spread through the country ― especially now with omicron in the picture ― it might be time to upgrade your face mask strategy. The research suggests that wearing one medical grade mask — such as a surgical mask — underneath a cloth mask significantly boosts protection against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Here’s everything …

You Might be More at Risk From Reused Face Masks Than Not Wearing One, Study Finds
4 years, 3 months ago

You Might be More at Risk From Reused Face Masks Than Not Wearing One, Study Finds

News 18  

With face masks becoming one of the most prominent shields to keep coronavirus at bay, wearing one has become mandatory across the world. But now, researchers have also stumbled upon some findings that say wearing a used mask is less effective at protecting one against the virus than not wearing one, a Daily Mail report said. Associate professor of biomedical …

If 70 percent of public wore masks consistently, COVID-19 pandemic can be stopped: Study
4 years, 4 months ago

If 70 percent of public wore masks consistently, COVID-19 pandemic can be stopped: Study

Firstpost  

Among the many types of facemasks in use, such as cloth masks, surgical masks, and N95 masks, the study says only the latter can filter out aerosol-sized droplets. The COVID-19 pandemic could be stopped if at least 70 percent of the public wore face masks consistently, according to a review of studies that suggests that the type of material used …

Design of Face Masks Crucial in Breaking the Chain of Coronavirus. Here's Why
4 years, 4 months ago

Design of Face Masks Crucial in Breaking the Chain of Coronavirus. Here's Why

News 18  

Researchers, including one from Indian-origin, stressed that materials, design and length of face masks are important to help slow the spread of Covid-19. “The results suggest that the consistent use of efficient face masks, such as surgical masks, could lead to the eradication of the pandemic if at least 70 per cent of the residents use such masks in public …

Design of masks important to slow Covid spread: Study
4 years, 4 months ago

Design of masks important to slow Covid spread: Study

India TV News  

Researchers, including one from Indian-origin, stressed that materials, design and length of face masks are important to help slow the spread of Covid-19. "The results suggest that the consistent use of efficient face masks, such as surgical masks, could lead to the eradication of the pandemic if at least 70 per cent of the residents use such masks in public …

T-shirt? Towel? Some experts say it’s time to get beyond states’ anything-goes approach to masks
4 years, 4 months ago

T-shirt? Towel? Some experts say it’s time to get beyond states’ anything-goes approach to masks

LA Times  

Brady Bowman, a 19-year-old student at the University of Colorado Boulder and two friends strolled down 11th Street, all sporting matching orange and white neck gaiters. As new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths surge upward heading into winter, many public health experts wonder whether it’s time to move beyond the anything-goes approach toward more standardization and higher-quality masks. “Bandannas are …

Universal Mask Wearing Could Save Some 130,000 Lives In The U.S., Study Suggests
4 years, 5 months ago

Universal Mask Wearing Could Save Some 130,000 Lives In The U.S., Study Suggests

NPR  

Universal Mask Wearing Could Save Some 130,000 Lives In The U.S., Study Suggests Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick Smith/Getty Images Patrick Smith/Getty Images Universal mask wearing in public could greatly reduce the number of Americans who die by COVID-19 by February, a study published Friday in the journal Nature Medicine projects. In what they describe as the worst-case scenario, …

Researchers combine heat and humidity to disinfect N95 masks for reuse
4 years, 5 months ago

Researchers combine heat and humidity to disinfect N95 masks for reuse

Live Mint  

Healthcare workers, facing the shortage of protective equipment such as N95 masks, are left with no other option but to reuse their gear, thus increasing the risk of spreading coronavirus infection. However, there may be help on the way as researchers at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Stanford University and the University of Texas Medical Branch have …

Researchers Combine Heat and Humidity to Disinfect N95 Masks For Reuse
4 years, 5 months ago

Researchers Combine Heat and Humidity to Disinfect N95 Masks For Reuse

News 18  

Healthcare workers, facing the shortage of protective equipment such as N95 masks, are left with no other option but to reuse their gear, thus increasing the risk of spreading coronavirus infection. However, there may be help on the way as researchers at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Stanford University and the University of Texas Medical Branch have …

COVID-19: Homemade masks release fibres into air, important to wash them, say scientists
4 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19: Homemade masks release fibres into air, important to wash them, say scientists

India TV News  

While surgical and N95 masks cut down the amount of aerosolized particles emitted during breathing, talking and coughing, scientists say in the case of homemade cloth face coverings, the fabric which traps the droplets may release a large amount of fibres into the air, underscoring the importance of washing them. They set up experiments to measure the flow of particles …

N95 Masks are Most Effective in Blocking Particles, Cloth Covering Releases Fibre into Air: Study
4 years, 5 months ago

N95 Masks are Most Effective in Blocking Particles, Cloth Covering Releases Fibre into Air: Study

News 18  

When it comes to face masks, surgical N95 masks are the most potent for blocking most particles, if a recent study is to be believed. They found that N95 masks and common surgical masks were able to cut down most of the aerosolized particles emitted during breathing, talking and coughing. They later tested a batch of homemade cloth face covers …

Study Finds out New Technique of Disinfecting N-95 Masks Without Hampering Virus-filter Ability
4 years, 5 months ago

Study Finds out New Technique of Disinfecting N-95 Masks Without Hampering Virus-filter Ability

News 18  

Using a combination of moderate heat and high relative humidity, researchers were able to disinfect N95 mask materials without hampering their ability to filter out viruses, including Covid-19. “The ability to decontaminate several of these masks while doctors are having a coffee break will lessen the chance that masks contaminated with Covid viruses would expose other patients,” said study author …

How Effective Are Homemade Fabric Masks Against the Spread of Covid-19?
4 years, 6 months ago

How Effective Are Homemade Fabric Masks Against the Spread of Covid-19?

News 18  

To reduce the transmission of COVID-19, precautionary measures like washing hands with soap and water, using sanitisers, maintaining physical distance and wearing a mask are extremely necessary. Determining the effectiveness of homemade masks Aerosols are tiny particles that are less than 5 micrometres in size and can be as small as 100 nanometres, whereas the larger droplets are around one …

Face masks: Check out which coverings offer sufficient protection and which do not work against Covid-19
4 years, 6 months ago

Face masks: Check out which coverings offer sufficient protection and which do not work against Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

While the hunt for a vaccine against the novel coronavirus continues, researchers across the world have been evaluating the best materials for filtering Covid-19, especially protective gears like face masks. Face masks that work and do not work against Covid-19 A face mask comes handy not only because it blocks the large respiratory droplets from coughs or sneezes and prevents …

Scarcity of raw material still squeezes N95 mask makers
4 years, 6 months ago

Scarcity of raw material still squeezes N95 mask makers

Associated Press  

FRESNO, Calif. — White House officials say U.S. hospitals have all the medical supplies needed to battle the deadly virus, but frontline workers, hospital officials and even the Food and Drug Administration say that’s not the case. Pressure on the medical supply chain continues today, and in “many ways things have only gotten worse,” the American Medical Association president, Dr. …

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