Photo: sunfe (Shutterstock) Photo: sunfe (Shutterstock)N95 respirator masks are more effective at stopping coronavirus-containing droplets than disposable surgical or cloth masks. But since they’re in such high demand, there’s a booming market in counterfeit and mislabeled masks. The CDC points out that they have found dozens of brands of masks that had a NIOSH logo despite not being from approved manufacturers. In addition to features of the mask, the CDC recommends taking a skeptical look at any online listings. You’re doing the right thing and wearing a mask, so you deserve to get the level of protection you’re counting on.

Source: The Nation October 30, 2020 20:13 UTC