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COVID-19: New Study Shows Effectiveness Of Different Types Of Masks COVID-19: New Study Shows Effectiveness Of Different Types Of Masks
Covid-19: New Study Shows Effectiveness Of Different Types Of Masks Wearing masks makes a big difference when it comes to preventing COVID-19 infection, and which type of mask you wear also matters, according to a brand-new study. "Consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive SARS-CoV-2 test result (adjusted odds ratio = 0.44)," the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said. "Use of respirators with higher filtration capacity was associated with the most protection, compared with no mask use." The CDC has just announced these findings: Those who wear N95 and KN95 masks are 8…
COVID-19: Here's When White House Will Start Distributing 400 Million N95 Masks COVID-19: Here's When White House Will Start Distributing 400 Million N95 Masks
Covid-19: Here's When White House Will Start Distributing 400 Million N95 Masks With free COVID-19 at-home testing kits being shipped out this week, the White House is set to begin distributing millions of N95 masks as the pandemic approaches the beginning of its third year. President Joe Biden’s administration will make upwards of 400 million N95 masks available for free at thousands of locations across the country beginning this week, officials said on Wednesday, Jan. 19 as the Omicron variant continues to be the dominant strain of the virus. Related story - COVID-19: Website For Ordering Free At-Home Tests Launches Sooner Than Expected Officials said that the plan …
COVID-19: CT National Guard To Help With Distribution Of Millions Of Masks, At-Home Tests COVID-19: CT National Guard To Help With Distribution Of Millions Of Masks, At-Home Tests
Covid-19: CT National Guard To Help With Distribution Of Millions Of Masks, At-Home Tests Gov. Ned Lamont has called on nearly 100 Connecticut National Guard soldiers and airmen to help with the logistical operations of distributing millions of at-home tests and N95 masks in the state. Lamont said the plan is to distribute three million at-home rapid tests and six million N95 masks to curb the spread of COVID-19 during the holiday season. Earlier report - COVID-19: CT To Distribute 3M At-Home Rapid Tests, 6M N95 Masks, Lamont Announces The masks and tests will be distributed to municipalities and school districts, which will then determine how to give them to resident…