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There's very little evidence N95 masks work better than surgical masks, which are cheaper and easier to use.
by Fomite 7y ago
There's very little evidence N95 masks work better than surgical masks, which are cheaper and easier to use.
- mensetmanusman 7y agoUmm, properly used N95 masks have been shown to filter particles <10 nm...
- Fomite 7y agoAnd repeated studies have failed to show that N95 masks reduce transmission more than surgical masks do. One of many studies: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4868605/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4868605/
- philliphaydon 7y agoN95 masks are better when there's dust, or smog, but don't make preventing getting sick any better than surgical masks. The idea behind surgical masks is to prevent you from getting sick when people sneeze, cough, etc. So the effectiveness is basically the same providing you use them properly. Never touch the front of the mask. Wash your hands after removing. Dispose of mask after use.