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In the wake of the Palisades fire affecting Los Angeles, the importance of wearing protective masks cannot be overstated.

The only difference between N95 and KN95 masks is the standards used to test efficiency, as KN95s are produced by different countries. Vance and her colleagues have been testing N95 and KN95 masks ...

Out of all the different face masks you can choose from, one type is the most protective, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: N95 respirators. They’re designed to filter ...

Experts revere N95 respirators as the gold standard of face masks, but some people find them uncomfortable. High-quality KN95 masks, which offer similar protection, can be a more comfortable ...

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The CDC now says cloth masks are no longer as effective in preventing the spread of the highly contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus and that people should wear an N95 or KN95 mask.