If you've put your COVID face masks into retirement, it's time to start wearing them again if you live in a large region of the United States that could potentially be affected by wildfires — ...

As multiple wildfires burn across Canada and the western U.S., millions are being exposed to the dangers of smoke inhalation.

More than 11 million counterfeit 3M N95 masks have been seized by the Department of Homeland Security in recent weeks. The recently confiscated masks were headed for frontline healthcare workers who ...

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated its mask guidance last week, recommending people wear N95 or KN95 masks. “As we are entering year three of the pandemic, we’re getting more and more data ...

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) ...

Vice President Pence announced Apple is pulling out all the stops to get more masks to medical workers dealing with the coronavirus. Photo: CNN video image U.S. Vice President Mike Pence announced ...

The inter-agency Haze Task Force has advised retailers to monitor their stock levels and replenish supplies where necessary, ...

Which N95 masks are best? Many people rely on N95 masks to keep them protected from illness, smoke, dust, pollen and more. The best, most effective N95 mask keeps the wearer safe from potentially ...

Are P95 or N95 masks best? Masks are a part of everyday wear for many construction, factory and medical workers. Learning which masks are most effective and how they work to protect you is vital for ...

As the coronavirus pandemic spreads, N95 filtration masks are in short supply worldwide. It remains unclear whether wearing a mask as a prophylactic is necessary, but that isn’t stopping people from ...

Over 800 N95 masks were collected by Decatur students to support emergency workers following a powerful earthquake in ...