N95 Face Masks All NIOSH-Approved- & Available on Amazon: People, Dec. 29, 2021: CDC: N95, Mask Info
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- 'These N95 Face Masks Are All NIOSH-Approved- and Available on Amazon.' Experts say N95s offer superior protection from the Omicron variant, compared to surgical & cloth masks. People, Dec. 29, 2021. -Ed.
While cloth and surgical face masks may have been your go-to method of protection during the pandemic, it's important to pay attention to COVID-19 safety guidelines, since they are constantly changing. Now, based on preliminary data from the University of Hong Kong, which found that Omicron is more transmissible and multiplies 70 times faster than the Delta variant, experts say that it's time to upgrade to a high-filtration respirator, such as an N95 mask.
- 6 N95 masks you can buy online right now:
3M Aura Particulate Respirator
Kimberly-Clark N95 Pouch Respirator
Harley N95 Mask
Maxboost N95 Mask
AccuMed BNX N95 Mask
Honeywell N95 Mask
Unlike surgical or cloth masks, N95 masks are classified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as respirators. They are more fitted and eliminate gaps thanks to their 'duckbill' designs, adjustable nose clips, and sealed-like edges. Plus, they're made with multiple layers, this way, "the air we breathe does not bypass the filter," Joel Burken, Ph.D., the chair of the department of civil, architectural, and environmental engineering at Missouri University of Science & Technology, previously told PEOPLE. N95 masks filter out at least 95% of airborne particles, including large ones and those as small as 0.03 microns.
Because COVID-19's viral particles tend to be as small as 70 nanometers, your surgical or cloth mask won't do as good of a job as an N95 mask. "Based on our current tests, fabrics [alone] are not very efficient in stopping aerosols in a size range of 100- 400 nanometers"- Yang Wang, Ph.D., Missouri University of Science & Technology. Constructed out of woven fibers, N95 masks also tend to be more porous, making them breathable-yet-thick enough to capture viral particles. And since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently recommends anyone over the age of 2 to wear a mask in indoor public spaces, as well as in areas where there are surging COVID-19 cases, it's time to stock up on some comfortable options that'll keep you and your loved ones safe.
*Unfortunately, counterfeit face coverings are common, but the good news is that the *CDC has provided a list of approved mask manufacturers, including those tested & evaluated by the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH). To make finding one even easier, we combed through for NIOSH-approved N95 masks that you can shop on Amazon right now. Coupled with vaccination, social distancing, & frequent handwashing, investing in a CDC-approved mask is an effective way to lower the risk of transmission & contraction, so don't sleep on these N95s.
- 3M Aura Particulate Respirator, 10-pack adjustable & made with a soft inner lining, this NIOSH-approved N95 mask provides wearers with a comfortable experience...
- Read More, https://people.com/lifestyle/best-n95-mask-for-covid-amazon/
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* CDC: NIOSH-approved N95 Particulate Filtering Facepiece Respirators, Updated July 22, 2021.
This web page provides a table of NIOSH-approved N95 respirators listed by manufacturer from A-Z. You can find a specific manufacturer by clicking on the first letter of their name on the index below. Web links in the table go to the NIOSH Approval Holder’s website. See the Notes section for information about private labels. - For information about Coronavirus Disease 2019, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.
- Manufacturers Listed from A to Z – 3M The N95 respirator is the most common of the 7 types of particulate filtering facepiece respirators. This product filters at least 95% of airborne particles but is not resistant to oil-based particles.
Disclaimer: The links in this section go to websites outside of CDC/NIOSH. These links do not constitute an endorsement of their content, or a statement of NIOSH policy. Nor does the inclusion of the donning procedure or user instructions included on the website and PDF versions.
Index: 3M A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Notes
Manufacturers Listed Alphabetically – 3M
Supplier/Manufacturer and Contact Information Model Number/Product Line Approval Number Valve
Yes/No Manufacturer’s Donning Procedure User Instructions...
- Read More, https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/N95list1.html
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- CDC: Types of Masks and Respirators, Updated Sept. 23, 2021. - Ed.
- Summary of Recent Changes, Added section on considerations for children, View Previous Updates
Masks
Respirators
Considerations for Children
Alternative Masks for Special Situations
Choosing a Mask or Respirator for Different Situations
This page describes different types of masks and respirators you can use to protect yourself and others from getting and spreading COVID-19.
- Masks are designed to contain your respiratory droplets and particles. They also provide you some protection from particles expelled by others.
- Respirators are designed to protect you from particles, including the virus that causes COVID-19, and in doing so they also contain your respiratory droplets and particles so you do not expose others.
CDC continues to learn more about the effectiveness of different types of masks and respirators for preventing COVID-19...
Read More, https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/types-of-masks.html
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- CDC: NIOSH Respirators, Markings
