It is important to recognize that the optimal way to prevent transmission of microorganisms, such as viruses, is to use a combination of interventions from across the hierarchy of controls, not just PPE alone. If you have COVID-19, an N95 or other filtering facepiece respirator with a valve may not protect others as well as… Continue reading How well do face masks protect against COVID-19?
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How well do face masks protect against COVID
Parents and caregivers may have questions about NIOSH-approved respirators for children. Although respirators may be available in smaller sizes, they are typically designed to be used by adults in workplaces, and therefore have not been tested for broad use in children. Employers who want to distribute N95 respirators to employees shall follow an Occupational Safety… Continue reading How well do face masks protect against COVID
How well do face masks protect against COVID-19?
Since we don’t test masks ourselves, we rely on expert guidance and our previous reporting about how to shop for masks. The CDC recommends anyone shopping for masks look for multiple layers and adjustable nose wires, and experts told us to ensure masks can be made to fit tightly against the face. The following highly… Continue reading How well do face masks protect against COVID-19?
How well do face masks protect against COVID
Be sure to check that the filter material doesn’t have something dangerous like fiberglass in it. KN95 masks are supposed to be made to international standards, but their quality varies greatly because there’s no reputable certification system for them. Disregard any claims of NIOSH certification for KN95s because neither the CDC nor NIOSH certifies KN95… Continue reading How well do face masks protect against COVID
How well do face masks protect against COVID
“Gathering” means any occurrence, either indoor or outdoor, where two or more persons from more than one household are present in a shared space. Since December 11, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorization to two vaccines to prevent COVID-19, providing a path to Medical masks end the pandemic. Michigan is… Continue reading How well do face masks protect against COVID
How well do face masks protect against COVID
Cases, hospitalizations, and deaths remained high through early December, threatening hospital and public health capacity. On December 7, 2020, December 18, 2020, and January 13, 2021, MDHHS issued orders sustaining those protections. These orders played a crucial role in slowing the spread in Michigan and have brought new cases down to about 1,500 per day.… Continue reading How well do face masks protect against COVID