While cloth masks were helpful in the past against the original coronavirus variants, health experts now have differing opinions on whether that is still the case
to follow New York’s mandate. Face masks also are still required on mass transit, in state government buildings and schools.on whether that is still the case, according to a report in The Washington Post. Standard, well-fitted surgical masks should be worn at the minimum to optimize protection.that are regulated by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health are the best option due to the omicron variant’s high transmission rate — especially for those who are not vaccinated.
An N95 mask “is a respiratory protective device designed to achieve a very close facial fit and very efficient filtration of airborne particles,” according to the FDA.
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