Face masks ‘inadequate’ and should be swapped for respirators, WHO is advised

Experts are urging guideline changes on what health professionals should wear to protect against flu-like illnesses including Covid ...
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Face masks are 'inadequate', says WHO, must be swapped for respirators

WHO guidelines say surgical masks are inadequate against flu-like illnesses, including COVID, as cases rise in the US and UK, ...

Experts Call For N95s Over Surgical Masks As Flu, Covid Viruses Spread

World Health Network experts urge WHO to make N95, KN95, or FFP2 respirators the standard for protection for healthcare ...
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Fact Check: Face masks can help reduce transmission of influenza, contrary to online posts

Face masks can help to reduce transmission of respiratory viruses such as influenza, according to experts and medical evidence, but their effectiveness depends on the type of mask used. Social media ...
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Study reveals cloth masks rival some medical masks, but only N95s deliver near-total protection

New research shows that while many cloth and medical masks fall short against tiny airborne particles, simple hacks like overmasking or using braces can dramatically improve your protection, yet only ...