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N95

The N95 respirator has become one of the most coveted items in the world during the pandemic, especially by medical professionals. But how did this seemingly simple mask become the lifesaving tool it is today? From bird beaks to wrapping paper to bras, we follow the curious history of one of the most important defenses in our fight against COVID-19.

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N95

March 11, 202112:01 AM ET

[Rund Abdelfatah headshot]

Rund Abdelfatah

[Ramtin Arablouei, co-host and co-producer of Throughline.]

Ramtin Arablouei

Jamie York

[Headshot of Julie Caine]

Julie Caine

[Laine Kaplan-Levenson]

Laine Kaplan-Levenson

Lawrence Wu

Parth Shah

Victor Yvellez

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