According to the CDC, some respirator masks sold in the U.S. are counterfeit and do not meet NIOSH requirements, so you’ll want to make sure that your N95 and KN95 masks have the correct approvals.

I consulted medical experts to learn more about N95 masks, including the differences between KN95 masks and other disposable face coverings. I also compiled highly rated NIOSH-approved N95s ...

Counterfeit N95 masks that do not meet U.S. safety standards have infiltrated the market, posing a risk to physicians and other health professionals on the front lines of COVID-19 care. These fake ...

With National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) approved N95 respirators no longer in short supply, CDC guidance provides that people may choose to wear a basic, disposable N95 ...

Even though you see N95 on the package, it still may not be the right kind of respirator, or one that meets NIOSH approval requirements. You may have heard that a NIOSH-approved N95 respirator is ...

(KN95 and KF94 masks also produce this charge.) N95 coverings are certified by the National Institute of Occupational Safety ...

Parts of the Southland are experiencing poor air quality because of raging wildfires. Long-term exposure could negatively ...

In a June 2020 agency blog post, NIOSH researchers said, "Wearing a surgical mask or cloth covering over an FFR, such as an N95, is not approved or recommended by NIOSH because it is not consistent ...