Masks are essential and effective small protective devices used to protect the general public
against infections such as COVID-19. However, available systematic reviews and …

Face masks are critical in preventing the spread of respiratory infections including
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Different types of masks have distinct filtration …

The severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is highly contagious,
and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by it has forced many …

Objectives Face masks are an important component of personal protection equipment
employed in preventing the spread of diseases such as COVID-19. As the supply of mass …

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered the widespread use and need for respirators and face
masks for the healthcare workers and public. In this study, several generally available …

Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate the filtration efficiencies and pressure drops
of five commercial cloth masks (4 plate type, 1 cup type) in comparison to the performance of …

Objectives The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic that emerged in
December 2019 has rapidly evolved in recent months to become a worldwide and ongoing …

The recent outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is causing a shortage of
personal protective equipment (PPE) in different countries around the world. Because the …

Background: Many countries have introduced a compulsory use of community masks for
certain public areas during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Different manufacturers offer …

We evaluate the outward and inward protection efficiencies of different mask types (N95,
surgical and two cloth mask designs) taking into account the imperfect fit on the wearer. To …