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Choosing a Mask: N95, KN95, Surgical Masks and More

COVID-19 ResponsePublic Health

Choosing a Mask: N95, KN95, Surgical Masks and More

Wearing a mask amid the highly transmissible Omicron variant is critical and more important than ever in order to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Should you go with an N95, KN95, or surgical mask?

Which mask is best for you depends on a number of variables: your activities, how it fits, what’s accessible, and more. To learn about the different types of mask options, and which scenarios they’re best for, watch our latest Road to Recovery.

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