Experts say N95 respirators are the gold ... Out of all the masks I’ve tried, I find these to be the most comfortable due to their round shape. The mask doesn’t press up against my mouth ...

Few objects symbolize the pandemic as well as the N95. Impossible to find until they were ubiquitous, the double-strapped ...

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 ...

Homemade masks offer much less protection than surgical masks and N95 respirators ... woven material like nylon or cotton, and then a comfortable cotton on the inside are ideal," he said.

Japan is currently dependent on imports from China and other countries to obtain most of its N95 face masks for use at its medical institutions. “We want to get our new masks into practical use ...