Testing face masks: Lab tests reveal the safest and most effective (Marketplace)

How effective are your face masks? Months into the coronavirus pandemic there are still no standards or regulations for consumer masks. So we asked the University of Toronto to test more than 20 different masks. We reveal which are the most effective at keeping you safe from COVID-19, and which masks you should avoid.

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[Jayzylyn]

Got to admit, since wearing mask, I didn’t even get any common cough or flu .

[shenanesse]

Why arent companies required to make masks that will actually be effective in keeping us safe.

[foleylione]

I would have liked to have seen all the masks lined up with a rating.

[shinellethreadgill]

I've been in the medical field for over 22 years. I was diagnosed with TB. I was shocked. I did what the doctor told me to do, I took some medication & a Chest X-ray earlier on during my career. I worked tirelessly to help our patients combat the H1N1 influenza virus pandemic. So here comes the COVID-19 pandemic. In my opinion concerning these types of viruses, I treat them as their in the same family. I trust only N95 😷

[DertyMike]

If you look closely at alot of the packaging on masks, they will often say "does not protect against COVID"

[keziafrager]

they were talking about masks to random people... without wearing masks? I'm confused.

[randstahl]

Everytime a mask is worn upon arrivial at home the mask goes immediately in the wash.

[ededdeh]

Not all disposable medical masks are the same, should test a variety of those masks too

[RIPLV]

Doesn’t matter the size of the mask, my glasses will always fog up

[yup.]

You need a mask made from my wife's knickers. Nothing gets past them.

[ryzxn]

Jeez this video has the exact vibe of a how its made video from the 2000’s

[XDamainI]

With masks being so popular right now I think it is important that everyone understand the general WSPS standard for mask use: Masks (even n95s) are the least effective way to control aerosol hazards in this case the coronavirus. Social distancing or "elimination" of the threat is still the most effective way of controlling environmental aerosol hazards and everyone should be focusing on that. Try and conduct business or events outdoors and isolate your contacts as best as you can. If you are a business owner that would mean trying to focus on curbside pick up rather than in store visits.

[yvettebowles]

I love how they throw Market place in the title and then completely leave you hanging. No brands mentioned. No links to buy the product. Buy this, but good luck cuz we're not telling you where to find them. If anyone know where to buy the 3 layer cloth and polypropylene mask, could you please let me know?

[SuperJbarrera]

They should check how much carbon dioxide we breath back in because kids and adults are getting more headaches than before

[DrLauraRPalmer]

I kinda can’t grasp how simple the average mind is. 2020 has exposed so much denseness.

[dd.]

Wow, so many YouTube doctors and microbiologists in this thread, thank you all for your valuable advice.

[SuperDrewH]

It would have been nice had they shared how effective they were, like the gator was 5%, where as the blue surgical was 40%.

[gretchenwenzel]

I don’t understand why everything in the news talks about new studies and as though we are just learning about filtration and PPE. I was a construction inspector From 1987 until the late 1990s and had to be certified in asbestos along with several other areas regarding contaminates, PPE, filtration, etc. at times, working with OSHA inspectors. We are already well-versed and have had all the knowledge we need and have so for a very, very long time. The only variable that we really needed to know was what size the virus was and we learned that almost from the get go.This is so disturbing for several reasons. I started making masks as soon as I could get my hands on all of the materials necessary I knew exactly what they needed to be made out of to equal in and N95. I still don’t understand why it was always put out there that masks are to protect everyone else. They absolutely protect yourself, as well. There was no question that we all should’ve been wearing masks immediately when this came out. Again… All very disturbing.

[teddyh_]

I shouldnt be so sad that this video didn't start with a cheery lady saying "this is YOUR marketplace" but I am

[GrandmaLynn]

I don’t know when you did your testing, but I have the one with the vent on the side and I find it protects better than other one I had before because it has 3 layers creating a pocket for a PM 2.5 filter which entirely covers the vent. If that isn’t safe, I don’t know what is. I wear a mask, to protect others, but mostly to protect myself.