Like surgical masks, N95 masks are intended to be disposable ... Experts do not recommend using face shields instead of masks ...

Cloth face masks, often cobbled together as a makeshift alternative when stocks of surgical masks run low, and sometimes worn as a fashion statement, offer no practical protection against the ...

The simplest form of face covering is the surgical mask, generally made of three layers ... There's a hood face shield and a tube that would connect into a unit on the belt," says Brian Hovey ...

Not all face coverings are created equal. While face shields and masks with valves might score high on comfort, breathability, and making communication easier, they don't rank well when it comes ...