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COVID-19: Here's How To Make Sure Your N95, KN95 Masks Aren't Fake COVID-19: Here's How To Make Sure Your N95, KN95 Masks Aren't Fake
Covid-19: Here's How To Make Sure Your N95, KN95 Masks Aren't Fake As many consumers seek quality masks amid the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, some sellers are advertising counterfeit N95 and KN95 masks that do not provide the standard level of filtration. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that well-fitted KN95s offer better protection against COVID-19 than cloth masks, and well-fitting approved respirators, such as N95s, offer the best protection. Federal officials have released tips on how to know if a mask you're purchasing is legitimately approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH,) whi…

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