Many people have multiple masks that they swap out while venturing out of their homes, but regardless of the number, it's important to keep your masks clean and yourself safe. One way to do that is to ...

An Airman receives a cloud of smoke to test the ventilation of his N95 mask issue at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait March 13, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes) To combat ...

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

Face masks, like any article of clothing, get dirty with wear. They can also carry the coronavirus if an infected person comes in contact with you. So how often should you wash them? The Centers for ...

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) ...