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Some decontamination processes damage N95 face masks

Certain methods of decontaminating medical face masks for repeated use during the COVID-19 pandemic appear to damage the masks’ integrity and protective function, according to research by a University of Massachusetts Amherst environmental health scientist. “Some treatments for decontamination had no impact on respirator performance, while other treatments resulted in substantial damage to masks,” writes… Read More: Some decontamination processes damage N95 face masks »

Is There Really Strong Evidence for Wearing Masks?

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A tricky combination: Face masks, hearing loss and hearing aids

Face masks are now required in many public places to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. For people with hearing loss, though, this may be easier said than done. That’s because face masks add extra challenges for people with hearing impairments: It’s harder to understand people when they’re speaking to you with a mask on their… Read More: A tricky combination: Face masks, hearing loss and hearing aids »

Trump Says N95 Masks Can Be Sterilized For Reuse. Only In A Pinch, Experts Warn.

“We’re also using a sterilization process ― some great equipment that will sterilize masks up to 20 times per mask. So that’s like ordering 20 times more masks.” – President Donald Trump at an April 23 White House briefing. This story was produced in partnership with PolitiFact. This story can be republished for free (details).… Read More: Trump Says N95 Masks Can Be Sterilized For Reuse. Only… »