Here are N95, KN95 and three-layer disposable face masks that are currently available online. (Graphic by Nicolette Accardi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)Amazon, N95 Medical Supplies
A new variant of COVID-19 is now spreading rapidly throughout the United States.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently said that among those who have tested positive for the omicron variant of COVID-19, many of the cases have occurred in people who were fully vaccinated.
Some states, including New York, have reinstated indoor mask mandates. In New Jersey, the state’s largest city will require masks indoors and the “option is on the table” to follow New York’s mandate. Face masks also are still required on mass transit, in state government buildings and schools.
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, according to a report in The Washington Post. Standard, well-fitted surgical masks should be worn at the minimum to optimize protection.
Many also believe alternatives such as N95 masks 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. Fit testing is also recommended to ensure a secure fit.
KN95 masks are a cheaper alternative to N95 masks, as long as they “meet requirements similar to those set by CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for respirators,” according to the CDC.
Several reputable merchants specialize in NIOSH-certified N95 and KN95 mask sales with reasonably fast shipping, notably companies like N95 Medical Supplies, N95MaskCo and Well Before.
Here are N95, KN95 and three-layer disposable face masks that are currently available online:
Where to buy N95 face masks in bulk online:
Where to buy KN95 face masks in bulk online:
Three-layer disposable face masks online:
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