Virus Masks’ Poor Fit Unlikely to Get Fixed in Court for Workers

Social media photos and videos showing doctors and nurses making their own personal protective equipment to protect themselves from Covid-19 highlight not just critical shortages but a lesser-known problem: Available equipment doesn’t always fit.

Claims of ill-fitting PPE, particularly made by female workers, will become an important issue for workers who become infected with the coronavirus, which causes Covid-19 disease, and can relate their infection to being provided improperly sized gear.

“I think the fit issue has always been there and is becoming apparent because of social media, and the other problem is that fit testing isn’t happening right now,” ...