N95 Guide 😷

N95 Guide 😷 has been a member of Linktree for 4 years and joined in January 2022. Resources N95Guide has populated their site with include: • $17.99 for 20 • 3M Aura N95s • Look for masks that say NIOSH. Avoid masks that are not NIOSH approved. Avoid masks that say non-medical on the package because they will not provide enough protection against the omicron variant. • thread by @musewendi • • The omicron variant spreads more quickly and efficiently than other known coronavirus variants and is extremely transmissible – even through thick fabric face masks. • • About 60% of KN95 respirators in the United States are counterfeit and DO NOT meet NIOSH requirements. Many KN95s filter smoke and dust, but not viruses. • • N95 masks are constructed from woven fibers that are porous enough to breathe through, but thick enough to intercept large particles • • NIOSH-approved N95s are regulated by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and filter at least 95% of non-oil based airborne particles • • There is no longer a shortage of N95s for medical workers • • store your mask in a paper bag for 24-48 hours in a dry place • • lightly mist the front of the mask with hydrogen peroxide and allow it to air dry