Health professionals may be breathing a sigh of relief, as research shows that it’s possible to decontaminate and reuse disposable N95 masks.
Several systems for sterilizing the masks have been approved, but none are applicable to cloth masks. Researchers cautioned individuals that if their N95 masks no longer fit after the sterilization process, then it isn’t possible to reuse them, no matter how well they’re sterilized.
Source: The New York Times April 16, 2020