The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its mask information for the U.S citizens last week.
The body also said that certain types of masks and respirators give more protection against the coronavirus than others
The Center For Desease Control highlighted some measures and factors that consumers should look for when shopping for them.
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According to the statement by CDC, the updated guidelines urges Americans to use the most protective mask or respirator they can find that fits well and that they will wear consistently.
It said, “Some masks and respirators offer higher levels of protection than others, and some may be harder to tolerate or wear consistently than others. It is most important to wear a well-fitted mask or respirator correctly that is comfortable for you and that provides good protection.
“Loosely woven cloth products provide the least protection, layered finely woven products offer more protection, well-fitting disposable surgical masks and KN95s offer even more protection, and well-fitting (National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety)-approved respirators (including N95s) offer the highest level of protection.”
