The good news is that N95 masks can filter out 95% of smoke particles, according to California’s health department. The best thing to do is stay inside and limit your outdoor activities ...

Beyond their role during pandemics, high-quality masks like N95 and K95 have become essential tools in combating the hazards of wildfires. For residents and first responders alike, these masks ...

Ideally, everyone (not just medical workers) should be using a KN95 or N95 mask for optimal protection when COVID cases are high or when there's a contagious variant like Omicron, according to the ...

To remedy the N95-standard face mask shortage at Japan hospitals caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a medical institution and three companies in the Kansai region have teamed to develop and produce ...

N95 masks are the most protective because they seal tightly around the nose and mouth so that few viral particles seep in or out. They also contain tangled fibers to filter airborne pathogens ...