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The best KN95 masks and how to shop for them, according to experts
A KN95 face mask is a type of disposable respirator. (Most people use “mask” and “respirator” interchangeably, but when the CDC and medical professionals say “respirator,” they ...
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The best NIOSH-approved N95 masks, according to doctors
While shopping for N95 masks, keep the following in mind: Numerous N95s meet NIOSH’s requirements, but the CDC recommends leaving surgical-grade masks for medical professionals. Excluding those ...
CDC relaxes guidance for COVID isolation, no longer 5 days. Here's what that means
The CDC announced new guidelines on isolation for people with COVID-19: stay home if you feel sick, come back when you've gone a day without fever.
5 years of COVID-19 shows need for coordination as CDC, NIH, WHO face threats
While public opinions of the CDC and the WHO shifted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, recent survey results indicate that ...