CDC study highlights importance of good mask fit
A report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights the importance of good fit to maximize mask performance. CDC conducted lab experiments with dummies to assess two ways of improving the fit of medical procedure masks: wearing a cloth mask over the medical procedure mask; and knotting the ear loops of the medical procedure mask, then tucking in and flattening the extra material close to the face. Each modification substantially reduced wearer exposure, CDC said.
Related News Articles
Headline
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dec. 11 released a report that found last year’s version of the COVID-19 vaccine was 76% effective in preventing…
Headline
The AHA provided recommendations to the Food and Drug Administration Dec. 1 in response to a request for information on the measurement and evaluation of…
Headline
The Food and Drug Administration has identified a Class I recall of Baxter Life2000 Ventilation Systems due to a cybersecurity issue discovered through…
Headline
Flu cases are growing or likely growing in 39 states, according to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data from Nov. 11. COVID-19…
Headline
The Food and Drug Administration yesterday published an announcement from Otsuka ICU Medical saying that the company issued a voluntary recall for a mislabeled…
Headline
A study published Oct. 30 by the American Heart Association found that people have an elevated risk of heart attack and stroke following flu and COVID-19…