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What is N95 MASK?

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It is a type of face mask for surgery or for industrial uses that is able to filter particles in the air that are sub-microscopic. That rating is an indication that the filtering potential is at the level required for super small particles like viruses.

The term that is often used to refer to these super-filtering masks is "respirator" and when used by the CDC in this context, refers to: an N95 or higher filtering face piece respirator certified by the CDC/National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Respirators are not recommended for children or people who have facial hair and they are difficult to breathe through for long periods of time. CDC also recommends medical evaluation, fitting, and training in its use.

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