N95 respirators get tested in a fit test lab at 3M Center in Maplewood. (Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune) Few objects symbolize the pandemic as well as the N95. Impossible to find until ...

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, N95 masks have turned into a regular necessity. These masks are specifically designed to eliminate 95% of airborne particles, which include viruses and bacteria.

N95 and K95 masks are among the most popular choices, but understanding their differences and knowing where to purchase them can help you decide which mask best suits your needs.

Out of all the different face masks you can choose from, one type is the most protective, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: N95 respirators. They’re designed to filter ...

Manufacturing giant 3M said it has an agreement with the Trump administration that will allow the company to continue to export N95 protective masks to Canada and Latin America amid the ...