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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhy some experts recommend upgrading to N95 masks to help fight the delta variant
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/n95-mask-delta-variant-kn95/2021/07/23/ee849e6c-eafe-11eb-97a0-a09d10181e36_story.html
The debate over masks is heating up again, with increasing calls for all Americans, regardless of coronavirus vaccination status, to return to wearing face coverings in indoor public places to help thwart the spread of the highly contagious delta variant. But some experts say the recommendations should specify the kind of masks people should be using.
Delta is so contagious that when we talk about masks, I dont think we should just talk about masks, Scott Gottlieb, former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, said during a recent appearance on CBSs Face the Nation. I think we should be talking about high-quality masks, such as N95 respirators.
In an interview with The Washington Post, Monica Gandhi, a professor of medicine and an infectious-disease expert at the University of California at San Francisco, expressed a similar sentiment: We cant say were going back to masks without discussing type of mask.
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Not all masks are created equal
The efficacy of a mask is based on its material and fit. Medical-grade respirators, such as N95 masks, can provide greater protection from infectious coronavirus particles than surgical masks or cloth masks, said Linsey Marr, an aerosol expert at Virginia Tech who studies airborne virus transmission. And because the delta variant is much more easily transmissible than previously circulating strains of the coronavirus, we really need highly protective masks along with everything else, Marr said. Where a simple cloth mask was helpful before, its not helpful enough now, particularly for people who remain unvaccinated.
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/n95-mask-delta-variant-kn95/2021/07/23/ee849e6c-eafe-11eb-97a0-a09d10181e36_story.html
Merlot
(9,696 posts)I looked around amazon and there are so many masks that when you read between the lines aren't much better than the simple surgical mask. There is a lot of hype, and I don't know enough about masks. Feeling like I don't want to get ripped off but more importantly I don't want a false sense of security.
PA Democrat
(13,306 posts)Here is some information about the organization:
https://www.projectn95.org/about
And here is a link to buy products:
https://shop.projectn95.org/masks
appalachiablue
(42,742 posts)3M N95 Particulate Respirator 9502+, Disposable, Helps Protect Against Non-Oil Based Particulates, 50/Pack, Brand: 3M, 4.1 out of 5 stars 364 ratings | 14 answered questions
NIOSH Approved for environments containing certain non-oil-based particles
The adjustable nose clip helps provide a secure seal
FOLDS FLAT: Lightweight, vertical flat-fold design provides convenient storage and portability
EASY BREATHING: 3Ms Advanced Electrostatic Media filters dust and other particles while allowing for easy breathing
COMFORTABLE: Soft inner material and welded knitted headbands provide added comfort
For industrial/occupational use only. Not for consumer sale or use
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Particulate-Respirator-9502-Particulates/dp/B08NTS51JX/ref=rtpb_3/142-7665886-4090304
moondust
(20,371 posts)claiming they are fakes or something.
appalachiablue
(42,742 posts)to believe... Check out the *ProjectN95.org LINK posted in this thread.. Good luck.
appalachiablue
(42,742 posts)Currently out of stock, but you can note the info. Good luck.
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Rihght here $37 for 50! 3M 9002s
These have kept me alive so far!
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Disposable-Particulate-Respirator-50-count/dp/B0076HIPCU
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10142762707
wackadoo wabbit
(1,214 posts)Amazon has exactly ZERO quality control. A less-than-honest seller can list a product on Amazon with no questions and no repercussions. And when this seller with the counterfeit product arranges for Amazon to fulfill their orders, their phony merchandise gets mixed in with real product from an honest seller, so trying to buy from a seller who seems upright won't do you any good either.
Really, don't take my word for it. There are plenty of articles online that write about this problem.
moondust
(20,371 posts)for where to buy something like NIOSH-approved N95 masks?
I just checked the 3M website and they list the mask above. The image at 3M looks exactly the same as the image of the possible "fake" one at Amazon.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/v101222050/
Short of buying directly from the manufacturer, who can you trust to ship the real thing?
helpisontheway
(5,202 posts)wackadoo wabbit
(1,214 posts)I can't tell you the number of fake products I've gotten from Amazon. The most egregious fake, without going into specifics, was a product meant to be used on the body, which fucked up that body part. It's been costing me literally thousands of dollars and numerous doctor visits to bring things back to "normal." (IM me if you want more info.)
I warn everyone I can: don't buy anything on Amazon that you'll be using in or on your body!
PA Democrat
(13,306 posts)Info on the company:
https://www.protectly.co/pages/reliable-ppe-supplier
Masks they sell:
https://www.protectly.co/
chowder66
(9,770 posts)wellbefore.com
Tadpole Raisin
(1,379 posts)N95 and KN95 to get or to avoid for the regular person.
Ive looked at so many and have no idea!!
Tadpole Raisin
(1,379 posts)Merlot and I are on the same page! Inquiring minds want to know .
moondust
(20,371 posts)Greybnk48
(10,344 posts)of approved masks. Thank you again!
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luv2fly
(2,478 posts)Apparently the idea has been tossed around before.
DetroitLegalBeagle
(2,119 posts)There have been tons of fakes on ebay and Amazon. They have all the markings of the real ones but are total counterfeits. I wouldn't trust anything coming from overseas or from sellers who dont usually sell medical or protective gear. For example, a seller who sells mainly cheap pc accessories and now is also selling N95's...i wouldn't trust those.
LetMyPeopleVote
(153,746 posts)I was in the airport back in May and that mask was too tight and aggravated my COPD