As the Omicron variant of the Covid-19 pandemic spreads across the country, it has become more difficult in previous months to find the right mask to protect yourself. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its mask guidelines to combat the spread appropriately, and advises against cloth masks and surgical masks only to protect against the virus.
At press time, the CDC advises the general public to upgrade to N95 and KN95 masks to protect against the Omicron variant. These breathing masks filter out 95 percent of particles that are 0.3 microns or larger in diameter, Dr. Michael Schivo, a pulmonologist and associate professor of internal medicine at UC Davis Health, previously said Men’s health.
Previously reported by Men’s health, warns the CDC against several N95 breathing devices that falsely claim to have been approved by NIOSH that are flooding the market, and therefore will not effectively protect you from COVID-19, especially the Omicron variant, distribution. NIOSH is the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in the USA, which provides the standards for protective N95 face masks across various occupations that require it.
KN95 masks are made abroad in China and therefore meet Chinese standards. According to the CDC, as many as 60 percent of KN95 masks available can be fake.
How do you know which masks are legal, and even more so where to get one? Stella Clavecillo, DO. a board certified internal medicine physician based in San Francs, show you how to determine if the masks you bought are genuine or counterfeit and what to look for to determine true masks of counterfeits.
ISO / IEC 17025 laboratory tested
This is a standard recommended by the CDC to ensure that the mask meets the protective standards of its country of origin. See if the manufacturer listed here.
Visible trademark logo and GB2626-2019
The mark of the mask must be visible somewhere on the mask itself. In addition, GB2626-2019 is the mandatory standard for respiratory protective masks.
GB2626 gives reassurance that the manufacturer has made a mask [with] highest standard according to Chinese guidelines, “Dr. Stella wrote in a comment.” If GB ends in 2006, it will still be legal if not [past the expiration date].
Do not say “NIOSH / FDA approved”
To verify that the KN95 you are buying is legal, make sure that the manufacturer is listed on the FDA’s emergency use authorization list. The CDC also has a list of NIOSH approved manufacturers to ensure that your mask is certified for your protection. Just saying that on the box or mask is not approval.
Check the expiration date
Masks have absolute expiration dates. If the mask you purchased is past its expiration date, you may not be protected.
Make sure the packaging is properly sealed
A punched or partially opened box is a clear sign of damage or tampering. Do not use a mask with damaged packaging for your own safety.
No quality control issues
See if all the masks are identical and that there is no confusion. If not, they are probably safe. for us.
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