What face mask should you wear during the Omicron outbreak: N95, KF94, cloth, P2? – video explainer
by Donna Lu, Adam Adada, David Fanner from on (#5V4A7)
Which type of mask should you be wearing? Earlier in the coronavirus pandemic, the public was encouraged to wear reusable cloth masks or surgical masks, while P2/N95 respirators were not recommended for community use. But the Omicron variant's increased transmissibility has prompted the question: should you consider switching your reusable mask for a respirator instead?
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