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vietfactcheck EXPLAINER: What kind of mask should you wear? With the higher infectiousness of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, it is important to wear a mask that will protect you and your loved ones from the virus. The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (@_acgih) recently studied which masks are most effective against COVID-19. Based on this study, we highly recommend wearing N95 masks. N95s respirator masks are regulated by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a division of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. N95s can be often identified with two elastic bands that wrap behind your head. Other masks, such as KN95s and KF94s, also provide a high level of protection against COVID-19. KN95 respirators have ear loops and are designed to meet Chinese standards for medical-grade masks. KF94s (KF stands for “Korean filter”) fold flat and are usually made in Korea. Double masking, or wearing a surgical mask with a cloth mask over it, could also provide additional protection. We do not recommend cloth masks unless no other types of masks are available. The easiest way to tell if your respirator is NIOSH-approved is to search for it on the NIOSH Certified Equipment List (CEL) or buy from a reputable supplier. Another way to identify a NIOSH-approved mask is to look for the phrase “NIOSH approved” on the packaging. The American government is distributing NIOSH-approved N95s throughout the country. You will be able to get free N95 masks from your local pharmacy or community health center. Learn more at: bit.ly/n95hrsa To read Viet Fact Check's latest explainer, go to ➡️ bit.ly/35fdQdE (link in bio)

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