Masks (also referred to as “barrier face coverings”) are products worn on the face… Currently available retail devices are often untested, with unknown protective capability.
Physical discomfort with use, particularly in hot and humid environments.
Contact dermatitis with extended wear.
Inability to effectively communicate with others using facial expressions.
Speech intelligibility.
Lack of understanding of the device’s features.
Fogging of eyeglasses during use.
Difficulty finding a device that is the proper size.
