The US's largest retailers are now requiring the use of face masks. The 10 largest retailers in the U.S as ranked by the National Retail Federation (NRF) based on sales,...

Americans rushed to wear face masks, hoping they might prevent transmission of the new coronavirus. But there's another option: The clear plastic face shield, already in use by many health...

Isolation gowns are a hot topic as healthcare facilities seek to protect staff members from COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. Though not new by any means, they are now one...

In the midst of the pandemic, a small piece of cloth has incited a nationwide feud about public health, civil liberties and personal freedom. Some Americans refuse to wear face...

All types of medical professionals need specific supplies to do their jobs. Most medical supplies are bought from niche companies that specialize in a certain type of equipment. Though there...

Nitrile gloves are quickly rising to the top of the popularity list when it comes to disposable gloves. There are so many reasons for their surge in use. These gloves...

Of all the coronavirus-induced problems facing America, face masks shortage might be the most baffling. Masks are hard to find that health-care workers are reusing theirs multiple days in a...

What is personal protective equipment? Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE", is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. They may...

Since the virus is spread through respiratory droplets, face masks can protect other people, not ourselves. And there is steadily accumulating evidence that fabric mask perform that function well, by...