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As the pandemic charges on, it's looking like face masks won't be disappearing any time in the near future. In fact, now may be the time to upgrade your mask to something more protective, especially as new variants—like the highly contagious omicron variant—emerge and evolve. Reusable cloth masks, which helped to stop the spread of the virus during the earlier parts of the pandemic, aren't as effective in protecting against omicron, according to health experts.
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Because of this, experts are now calling for the use of upgraded masks to protect yourself—this means wearing N95 or KN95 masks that can filter up to 95% of particles in the air. And while these protective masks are accessible to buy at major retailers and online distributors, there are a lot of fakes out there, especially when it comes to the popular KN95 masks. The CDC estimates that about 60% of KN95 respirators in the U.S. are counterfeit and fail to meet strict standards set by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
To maneuver the market of N95 and KN95 masks with more confidence, there are some tell-tale signs that can help you steer clear of fraudulent masks. Here are a few tips from the CDC and other healthcare experts for...
The Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana has rejected claims that former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, was shot during an incident at the church’s property at Kwabenya, describing...