The U.S. military is 3D-printing face shields, designing reusable plastic N95 masks and sewing surgical masks to increase the supply of critical medical equipment.

While an N95 mask is still your best form of defense against the spread of Covid-19, thousands of people have nonetheless stocked up on face shields, to use as an additional protective layer when ...

A face shield was clipped to Williams’s belt in the middle of May, when for only the fourth time during the pandemic, she unwrapped a new N95. After nine weeks in and out of Covidland, she had ...

While any face covering is better than nothing, clear plastic shields and masks with exhale valves allow large plumes of particles to escape and may also expose the wearer to more germs.

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But there are many different kinds of face coverings that have become popular. Two in particular are plastic face shields and N95-respirator masks that come with exhaust valves.

The group consists of volunteers, organizations and businesses in Central Louisiana who are making reusable plastic N95 masks and face shield frames using 3D printers.

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And unlike face coverings designed for single use, such as surgical masks and N95 masks, plastic shields can be washed down and reused indefinitely.

Harbor Freight, a discount tool retailer, is coming to the aid of those on the front line of the COVID-19 battle. The company will be donating N95 masks, face shields and nitrile gloves to ...

Face shields and masks with valves do not prevent coronavirus spread in video. CDC says to wear cloth, surgical or N95 face masks to prevent infection.

A mannequin was used to simulate a cough and sneezing. Using both a plastic face shield and an N95-rated face mask with a valve they were able to map out the path of the droplets.