The New York Times

N95s and KN95s Offer the Most Protection. But Some Cloth Masks Come Close.

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The New York Times

Where to Buy N95, KN95, and Surgical-Style Masks

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MarketWatch

This is the right face mask to better protect yourself from the COVID omicron variant, according to doctors

COVID cases are hitting record numbers — on Monday, for example, more than one million new coronavirus cases were recorded in the U.S. alone — with the CDC estimating that for the week ending January ...
Poynter

Are cloth masks good enough against the delta COVID variant?

In recent months, some European airlines have banned the use of cloth face coverings to control the spread of the coronavirus during air travel, instead favoring surgical masks — sometimes referred to ...
New York Post

Study finds N95 masks more effective than surgical, cloth coverings against COVID-19

Heavy duty N95 and KN95 masks are best at warding of COVID-19, while commonly worn surgical and cloth face coverings filter only about 10 percent of exhaled aerosols, according to a new study. “The ...
WBAL-TV

Marylanders receive KN95 face masks at state-run COVID-19 testing sites

HOW TO GET ONE. MARYLAND'S 20 MILLION MASK DISTRIBUTION PLAN UNDWAYER AT THE STATE RUN COVID-19 TESTING SITE IN ANNAPOLIS ON FRIY.DA >> ONE OFY M CO-WORKERS TOLD ME SO I'M THANKFUL FOR THAT. KATE: ...
Politifact

Ask KHN-PolitiFact: Is my cloth mask good enough to face the delta variant?

Public health experts increasingly advise wearing higher-quality masks when possible. Some European airlines have banned cloth face coverings, favoring surgical masks instead. While he thinks ...
MarketWatch

Doctors reveal the best face masks to protect kids from the omicron coronavirus variant

The return to school after winter break can be chaotic — and with the omicron variant surging, many parents are wondering how to best protect their kids. First up, if your child is eligible to get ...
USA Today

Fact check: Post about surgical masks' effectiveness against COVID-19 is missing context

For almost two years, masking up has been a fundamental part of America's COVID-19 prevention tactics. But a post on social media claims the type of mask that many wear to prevent the spread of the ...
Business Insider

A mask brace can make your regular surgical mask almost as effective as an N95, research finds

As new variants of the coronavirus spread, masking and distancing are more important than ever. Double masking may help, but mask fitters likely offer even better protection. Here are experts' ...
WNYT NewsChannel 13

Union College orders mask upgrade; cloth masks no longer allowed

SCHENECTADY – Cloth masks are no longer allowed on the Union College campus. Instead, the college is requiring people to wear KF-94 masks, KN-95s, or disposable surgical-style masks. Union made the ...