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Valve masks are a type of N95 mask with a one-way valve. The novel coronavirus pandemic brought society a new definition of normal which now includes wearing face masks. While the benefits of masks ...

A new study using lasers suggests that face shields and masks outfitted with an exhaust valve aren’t particularly great at protecting others from tiny respiratory droplets containing contagious germs ...

They make breathing in a mask more comfortable, but face coverings bearing filter valves have been banned from military health facilities and increasingly at bases as well, under guidance issued by ...

People wearing plastic face shields or masks fitted with a valve can spray invisible droplets over a very wide area when they sneeze or cough, making the devices ineffective at preventing the spread ...

Researchers at Florida Atlantic University looked at the effectiveness of each. As the number of COVID-19 cases in the United States have reached 6 million, a new study from Florida Atlantic ...

A new flow visualization study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) starkly demonstrates why face masks with exhalation valves are not effective for slowing the spread of ...

Many countries across the globe are experiencing a sharp surge in COVID-19 cases, with the total global case toll reaching more than 25.86 million. Face masks have become one of the most effective ...

LOS ANGELES - Until a coronavirus vaccine is made widely available, social distancing measures like avoiding large crowds, proper hand-washing techniques and wearing facial coverings are the best ...

Are you planning a getaway to another state or region this summer? Perhaps you’re taking a road trip or renting an RV. Maybe you’re going to a visit to a national or state park, campground or other ...

MIAMI (CBSMiami) -- A new simulation shows the limitations of face shields to protect against the coronavirus. Researchers at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton used laser light to show how ...