Mask Material Filtration Efficiency and Mask Fitting at the Crossroads: Implications during Pandemic Times

Abstract 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 respirators and mask designs were fit tested, and their materials were evaluated for filtration efficiency using 250 n...

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Published in:	Aerosol and Air Quality Research
Main Authors:	Karin Ardon-Dryer, Juliusz Warzywoda, Rumeysa Tekin, Jnev Biros, Sharilyn Almodovar, Brandon L. Weeks, Louisa J. Hope-Weeks, Albert Sacco
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Springer 2021-03-01
Subjects:	Respirators Face masks Duckbill masks Filtration efficiency
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.4209/aaqr.200571