I read through the panic porn at the beginning of the article to dig out the pertinent information.
What Are N95 Masks?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) defines N95 respirators as a "protective device designed to achieve a very close facial fit and very efficient filtration of airborne particles." The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), however, still doesn't recommend the general public wear them. But that's only in order to reserve supplies for health care workers and medical first responders—not because the masks are ineffective.
What Are KN95 Masks?
KN95s are closely related to N95s, but only the latter is approved for use in medical settings in the U.S., and the reasoning is pretty simple: N95s are the U.S. standard, while KN95s are the Chinese standard for these close-fitting filtration devices.
I read through the panic porn at the beginning of the article to dig out the pertinent information.
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**What Are N95 Masks?**
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) defines N95 respirators as a "protective device designed to achieve a very close facial fit and very efficient filtration of airborne particles." The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), however, still doesn't recommend the general public wear them. But that's only in order to reserve supplies for health care workers and medical first responders—not because the masks are ineffective.
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**What Are KN95 Masks?**
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KN95s are closely related to N95s, but only the latter is approved for use in medical settings in the U.S., and the reasoning is pretty simple: N95s are the U.S. standard, while KN95s are the Chinese standard for these close-fitting filtration devices.
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