When finding out if an N95 mask is fake or not, NIOSH markings are your compass. But there’s some vetting you can do before you even have a mask in hand. Okay, but what if you’ve already ...

The moisture trapped in (the) mask will become mildew ridden in 30 minutes. Dry coughing, enhanced allergies, sore throat all all symptoms of a micro-mold in your mask," the document reads ...

Knowing which mask to pick and making sure it’s not a fake requires the sleuthing skills of a forensic investigator. Our guide can help. Credit...Charlie Rubin for The New York Times Supported ...

The fake masks closely resemble N95 masks produced by Minnesota-based company 3M. The counterfeit products have been sold to states "from coast to coast" with officials expected to seize more ...