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 ...
WRAL

Experts disagree on usefulness of homemade masks

Susan Scates has been crafting and quilting for a long time. Now she's putting those skills to work making cloth masks for her family and friends during the coronavirus outbreak. "I know that these ...
Consumer Reports

Yes, You Need to Use a Better Mask

When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first recommended that everyone wear a cloth mask in public in April 2020, there weren’t enough highly protective N95 respirators to go around. For ...
AZOM

Could a New Antimicrobial Coating from Tree Proteins Improve Masks?

The global spread of COVID-19 starting in late 2019 has sparked numerous laudable DIY solutions to medical emergencies. One global trend was the use of homemade masks, as scientists agreed that ...