Face Mask (IMAGE) University of Cincinnati Caption Poorly fitting face masks can greatly increase the risk of airborne infection such as COVID-19, according to researchers with the University of Cincinnati. Here UC grad student Shreyash Manegaonkar examines an N95 mask in a UC lab. Credit Ravenna Rutledge/UC Creative Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.