Experts recommend wearing a tight-fitting mask with efficient filtration
wearing a single reusable cloth mask to protect against the omicron variant, as tiny droplets can still make it through large pores of fabric.
like an N95 or KN95 mask, which can filter out at least 95% of airborne particles,The difference between an N95 mask and a KN95 mask comes down to which country or organization certified the mask—the U.S. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health certifies N95 masks, while KN95 masks are manufactured in China and meet Chinese standards.double masking, specifically a surgical mask with a cloth mask on top, can provide better protection than just a single cloth mask.
N95 and KN95 masks can be reused, as long as they don’t have bodily fluids on them, broken straps or a broken nose piece, according to theTo clean these types of masks, place the mask into a paper bag at room temperature for at least three to four days, or heat the mask at 158 degrees Fahrenheit for one hour—both of which are effective at allowing virus particles to die off—according to a“Cloth masks are little more than facial decorations. There's no place for them in light of Omicron,” Dr.
. “We need to be wearing at least a three-ply surgical mask. You can wear a cloth mask on top of that, but do not just wear a cloth mask alone.”
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