CDC says Americans should wear masks in public

President Trump announced Friday the CDC is recommending the voluntary use of face masks for all Americans. There is still a concern on the face mask shortage for healthcare workers. Paula Reid reports.

• Apr 3, 2020
• 2:23

Masks and respirators are back in high demand

Some mask makers were caught flat-footed when orders soared at the end of July, especially from Delta variant hotspots.

• Aug 12, 2021

Former Deputy NSA Matt Pottinger calls lack of mask guidance under Trump a "grave misstep"

In an interview to air on "Face the Nation" Sunday, Pottinger says the approach to masking "cost us dearly"

• Feb 20, 2021
• 0:56

Feds seize more than 11 million fake N95 masks

DHS has notified about 6,000 suspected victims of the massive scam, advising them to check their supplies for the fake respirators.

• Feb 18, 2021

CDC director defends N95 mask restrictions despite greater supply

Is there a shortage of medical-grade N95 respirator masks? It depends on who you ask.

• Feb 17, 2021

Feds issue warning after counterfeit masks seizure

Federal agents seized 1 million counterfeit N95 masks from a Maryland warehouse that were headed to the front lines in the battle against COVID-19. Some health care facilities have already spent millions on the fakes. Jeff Pegues reports.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 2:09

N95 masks sit in storage as hospitals still face shortages

The more N95s are rationed to alleviate a perceived shortage, the fewer masks are actually reaching the front lines.

• Feb 17, 2021

N95 masks rationed despite growing supply

A new report from The Associated Press details how hospital workers are still being forced to reuse medical N95 masks meant to be discarded after only one patient. AP investigative reporter Jason Dearen joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss why health workers aren't getting more masks despite a growing supply.

• Feb 16, 2021
• 8:56

U.S. investigating massive counterfeit N95 mask scam

Fake medical-grade face masks can give first responders a "false sense of security," fed official says.

• Feb 11, 2021

Ford making clear N95 masks to ease communication

Automaker's new face mask aims to help hearing-impaired people interact while providing maximum COVID-19 protection.

• Feb 10, 2021

CDC director on new guidelines for masks

New research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a well-fitting mask can offer significant protection against COVID-19, and there are new guidelines on the potential benefits of wearing two masks. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said, "The bottom line is this: Masks work, and they work best when they have a good fit and are worn correctly." Watch her remarks.

• Feb 10, 2021
• 4:58

Millions of N95 masks are counterfeits. Here's how to spot a fake

Counterfeit N95s are everywhere. Masks with misspellings, no approval numbers or NIOSH markings should be avoided.

• Feb 5, 2021

Where to find the real "hi-filt" masks, and how to spot the fakes

The fit of a mask is as important as its filtration ability, experts say. So is avoiding the many counterfeits.

• Feb 1, 2021

Hospitals short on N95 masks as COVID-19 surges

"A 90-day supply of good-quality product would make me very happy" said one health care system manager. That isn't happening.

• Nov 6, 2020

Studies cast doubt on effectiveness of some face coverings

There is growing evidence that not all masks or face coverings provide protection against the coronavirus. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Aug 14, 2020
• 2:02

How shoddy masks are getting to the front lines of the pandemic

MIT testing revealed that some masks distributed in Massachusetts were filtering less than 30%.

• May 11, 2020

Nurse tells Trump PPE access is "sporadic"

At a National Nurse's Day event at the White House, a nurse told reporters that she's been reusing the same N95 mask for weeks and that access to personal protective equipment is still "sporadic." Mr. Trump replied, "Sporadic for you, but not sporadic for a lot of other people." Watch their remarks.

• May 6, 2020
• 2:37

Los Angeles announces decontamination center for N95 masks

The procedure involves vaporizing highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide to decontaminate those vital masks for reuse up to 20 times, in accordance with federal guidelines.

• Apr 28, 2020

South Carolina Sleep Number factory reinforces thousands of masks

As states grapple with PPE shortages, a South Carolina Sleep Number plant is refurbishing 190,000 surgical masks.

• Apr 17, 2020

Justice Dept announces arrest in multimillion-dollar COVID-19 scheme

A Georgia man has been accused of trying to defraud Veterans Affairs Department.

• Apr 10, 2020

Key material behind the shortage of N95 masks

A surge in demand for the material that forms the key filter layer in medical respirators has caused long waits on new orders.

• Apr 9, 2020

Doctor pulled over for speeding, trooper gives her N95 masks

"This complete stranger, who owed me nothing and is more on the front lines than I am, shared his precious masks with me, without my even asking," the doctor said.

• Mar 31, 2020

Doctors and nurses ask public to donate protective gear

"These are single use surgical masks. We're wearing them for days or weeks," wrote one nurse. "We can't save your life if we can't protect our own."

• Mar 20, 2020

Pentagon to contribute masks, ventilators to coronavirus response

Defense Secretary Mark Esper told reporters Tuesday the first 1 million respirator masks will be made available immediately.

• Mar 17, 2020

Why doctors don't recommend face masks amid coronavirus fears

A standard surgical mask is effective at resisting large airborne droplets or other fluids, but is not designed to filter viruses.

• Mar 4, 2020

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